Audit Intern

CBIZ; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is offering a Tax Intern role for Spring 2027 to support diverse client engagements across Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing sectors. You will help plan assignments, apply accounting and tax concepts, and participate from initiation to completion, while building strong client relationships.

This internship emphasizes hands-on experience within a large professional services firm, leveraging Microsoft Office and Outlook, and providing exposure to tax engagements with

Qualifications

• Active pursuit of a Bachelor's degree required.
• Foundational knowledge in accounting/tax with strong professional development potential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across organizational levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning assignments across Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing.
• Apply accounting and auditing principles to client assignments.
• Participate in client engagements from start to finish.
• Identify issues and opportunities for improvement and communicate to senior staff.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Research

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Technical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Intranet software

Job description

Tax Intern | Spring 2027 | CBIZ

The Tone:

This is an internship at CBIZ. CBIZ is a national provider of financial and consulting services, offering clients a wide range of expertise including tax, accounting, and advisory solutions. This Tax Intern role is a pivotal opportunity for an aspiring professional to gain substantive, hands‑on experience within a large, professional services organization. By contributing to diverse client engagements, the intern will directly impact client satisfaction and the successful resolution of their financial challenges, building a strong foundation for a career in tax.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Mission: To support tax engagements by assisting in planning, executing, and resolving client issues while ensuring high professional standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet software

What You’ll Actually Do

• Planning: Gain an understanding and assist in the planning of assignments across diverse industries such as Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing.
• Execution: Apply accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards, and technology implementation procedures to individual client assignments.
• Engagement: Participate in client assignments from the initial stages through to completion.
• Problem Solving: Identify and communicate issues, technical matters, and opportunities for improvement to senior associates, managers, and partners for resolution.
• Client Relations: Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of client staff, pledging exceptional service and understanding their goals and needs.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry‑Level. Actively working towards a Bachelor's degree.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required, with an emphasis on foundational knowledge and a strong aptitude for professional development within accounting and tax.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management abilities; demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication across all organizational levels; capacity to multi‑task, think independently, and problem‑solve effectively within a team‑oriented, results‑driven environment; strong computer and technical skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software.
• Bonus: A Master's degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field is preferred; active participation in student organizations or prior work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus.