Administrative Intern - Tax Services

KEB; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP (KEB) in Springfield, IL seeks an Administrative Intern to support the Tax Services team during the busy season. This onsite internship runs from late January through April 15, Monday through Friday, with a minimum commitment of five hours per day.

The role requires a high school diploma (associate degree preferred), strong organizational skills, and proficiency with standard office software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in a professional office setting is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with basic office software and general computer literacy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Open, log, and check in clients' tax documents.
• Organize tax documents for scanning and routing.
• Run reports for managers and partners as needed.
• Reconcile returns in preparation and review with the tax system.
• Print and distribute returns for remote team members.

Skills

Communication

Discretion

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree preferred

Tools

Office software

General computer literacy

Job description

Our Springfield, IL office is seeking an Administrative Intern to support our Tax Services team throughout the busy season. This onsite internship will run from late January through April 15 and requires a Monday-Friday schedule, with a minimum commitment of five hours per day.

Key Responsibilities

• Open, log, and check in clients' tax documents
• Organize tax documents for scanning and routing
• Run reports for managers and partners as needed
• Reconcile returns in preparation and review with the tax system
• Print and distribute returns for remote team members

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate degree preferred
• Prior experience in a professional office setting is a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency with basic office software and general computer literacy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Availability

Must be available Monday-Friday, 5 to 8 hours per day

Careers at KEB

Founded in 1931, Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP (KEB) is a mid-sized firm of certified public accountants and management consultants with eight offices in three Midwestern states. KEB provides a full range of accounting, tax and management consulting services to our diverse base of clients. We serve large and small clients in the Midwest and throughout the nation, in a variety of industries and sectors including financial institutions, insurance companies, health care, construction, agribusiness, manufacturing, religious organizations, and government and not-for-profit entities.

KEB offers a competitive wage and comprehensive benefits package, demonstrating our commitment to attracting, retaining, and supporting top professionals in their careers.

Kerber, Eck & Braeckel LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.