Accounting Advisory Intern | Summer 2028

CBIZ; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in San Francisco seeks a tax-focused student with strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills to support planning and return preparation for real estate, construction, healthcare and other industries.

You will participate in end-to-end client assignments, build relationships with staff at all levels, and uphold the highest professional standards while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree with strong interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication across all levels.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments in a team environment.
• Strong problem solving and research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with client staff to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by giving individual attention and understanding their goals
• Maintain highest professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Intranet software

Job description

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Job Description

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software