Audit Intern | Spring 2027

Thinklance LLP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in San Francisco, CA seeks an ambitious student to contribute to tax assignments across Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing. You will assist in preparing and reviewing federal and state returns for various entity types and individuals, under supervision.

You will build tax compliance knowledge, support IRS audits and notices, and participate in client work from start to finish, while developing professional relationships across all levels of staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree with strong academic record.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning multiple tax assignments across Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
• 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 notices, trust returns, gift and estate returns.
• Participate in client assignments from start to finish.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with client staff to enhance satisfaction.
• Provide exceptional service to every client through individual attention and understanding of goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent thinking

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Intranet software

Education

Bachelor's degree in progress

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Intranet software

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Assist in planning multiple tax assignments across industries such as Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing
• 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 responses, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from start to finish
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with all levels of client staff to enhance customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships
• Provide exceptional service to every client through individual attention, responsiveness, and understanding of their goals and needs
• Maintain the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality, and personal conduct

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels, internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently, and problem solve in a results-driven, team-oriented environment
• Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software
• Preferred: Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or related field
• Preferred: Active participation in student organizations or relevant work experience in accounting or related fields