2027 Tax Intern (Spring)

Bowers Accountants & Advisors; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Supplemental life insurance

Short-Term Disability options

Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan withem

Becker and LinkedIn Learning access

Job summary

Bowers Accountants & Advisors is seeking highly motivated interns to join our tax team for the 2027 Tax Internship Season. The internship runs February through April 15 and offers flexibility with respect to work hours.

You will plan and prepare tax services, collaborate with tax accountants, and learn software used in the tax practice. This is a hands-on learning opportunity in a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment and major in accounting or finance.
• Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting.
• Preferably pursuing the 120‑150 credit‑hour academic requirement toward CPA eligibility.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of our tax team and learn the business of tax.
• Plan and prepare tax services as assigned by tax staff.
• Collaborate with tax accountants for further support and learning tools.
• Become familiar with and effectively utilize software in assigned areas.
• Communicate concise and accurate project status updates.

Skills

Accounting/Finance major

Public accounting interest

CPA eligibility hours

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Active enrollment in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Bowers Accountants & Advisors is looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented interns to join our tax team for the 2027 Tax Internship Season. The internship will span the spring season, February through April 15, and offers flexibility with respect to work hours.

Responsibilities

• Be a part of our tax team and learn the business of tax.
• Plan and prepare tax services as assigned by tax staff.
• Collaborate with tax accountants for further support and learning tools.
• Become familiar with and effectively utilize software in assigned areas.
• Communicate concise and accurate project status updates.

Key Objectives

• Approach daily responsibilities with Bowers’ mission and client‑centric philosophy in mind.
• Learn about tax processes and policies.
• Demonstrate professional nature and communication skills.
• Develop the ability to identify, understand, and address accounting issues.
• Actively participate in firm outings and activities as able.

Qualifications

• Active enrollment and major in accounting or finance.
• Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting.
• Preferably pursuing the 120‑150 credit‑hour academic requirement toward CPA eligibility.
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and analytical skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental).
• Company‑Paid Life and Long‑Term Disability Insurance.
• Ancillary benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short‑term disability options.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions.
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.