2028 Tax Intern - St. Joseph

Hungerford; Saint Joseph (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Buddy Program

Job summary

Hungerford invites motivated students to join its Winter Tax Internship on-site across West Michigan offices, including Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph. You will gain hands-on experience preparing individual tax returns and supporting the tax team through the season.

You will be guided by seasoned professionals, access our Buddy Program, and have opportunities to develop technical and professional skills while exploring career paths in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate, graduate, nontraditional student, or recent graduate.
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or related field.
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040).
• Assist with more complex individual returns, personal property tax returns, and business or partnership returns as opportunities are available.
• Prepare trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Learning and following the firm’s policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Develop an understanding of the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct established by the AICPA.
• Communicating questions and project updates to members of the tax team.
• Participating in firm activities and building relationships with professionals across the organization.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting or related field

Job description

Description

Winter Semester: February through April 2028

Company Description

Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.

Your Impact

As a Winter Tax Intern, you will gain hands‑on experience preparing individual income tax returns while learning how a public accounting firm operates during tax season. You will work alongside members of our tax team who will provide guidance, answer questions, review your work, and help you build your technical and professional skills. Through our formal Buddy Program and support from multiple team members, you will have access to the resources and feedback needed to succeed throughout your internship.

How You Will Add Value

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing primarily individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
• Assisting with more complex individual returns, personal property tax returns, and business or partnership returns as opportunities are available
• Preparing trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word
• Learning and following the firm’s policies, procedures, and quality standards
• Developing an understanding of the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct established by the AICPA
• Communicating questions and project updates to members of the tax team
• Participating in firm activities and building relationships with professionals across the organization

What We’re Looking For

• Current undergraduate, graduate, nontraditional student, or recent graduate
• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or a related field
• Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn
• Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word

What You Will Gain

• Paid, hands‑on experience in public accounting
• Exposure to individual tax preparation and other types of tax work
• Guidance and feedback from experienced tax professionals
• Support through Hungerford’s formal Buddy Program
• Opportunities to build technical, communication, and professional skills
• An understanding of the people, processes, and career opportunities within a public accounting firm
• The opportunity to pursue academic credit in coordination with your school’s faculty and career services policies

This internship is offered on‑site at our West Michigan offices in Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph.

Hungerford welcomes candidates eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) to apply. However, the firm cannot guarantee future employment sponsorship.

Join Us

If you are looking for a paid internship where you can apply what you have learned, gain meaningful tax experience, and receive support from experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply for Hungerford’s Winter Tax Internship.