Busy Season Tax Intern

Pease Bell; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pease Bell in Cleveland is seeking a Tax Intern to support the Tax team during peak season. You will gain hands-on experience preparing returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, and learn how to apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in a fast-paced professional setting.

You’ll work with experienced professionals, gain mentorship, and develop tax research, documentation, and client communication skills while striving to meet deadlines and maintain high quality work.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting.
• Progress toward CPA eligibility.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Availability to work up to 40 hours per week, with potential for overtime.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Organize and analyze tax documents received from clients
• Conduct basic tax research and ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
• Communicate with team members to resolve open items and gather additional documentation
• Prepare supporting workpapers in accordance with firm standards
• Utilize tax preparation software and internal systems
• Support the tax team in meeting important filing deadlines and client deliverables
• The experience gained as an intern during “busy season” is the equivalent of a first-year associate

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Time management

Excel?

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Progress toward CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join Pease Bell as a Tax Intern

Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with more than 175 professionals and a national client base. With offices in Cleveland, Fairlawn, Florida, and Lakewood, NJ, we are proud to support businesses across a wide range of industries.

Description

Recognized by NorthCoast 99 as a Top Workplace for 17 years, Pease Bell is a people-first firm that values collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our supportive culture, strong mentorship, and a commitment to professional development make us a great place to launch your career.

Position

Tax Intern

Location

Cleveland or Akron, OH or Lakewood, NJ

Duration

January - April 2027

Compensation

Paid Internship

About The Role

As a Tax Intern, you’ll work directly with our Tax team during one of the firm’s most active periods of the year. You’ll gain valuable, hands‑on experience preparing individual and business tax returns, and learn how to apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in a fast-paced professional setting.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Organize and analyze tax documents received from clients
• Conduct basic tax research and ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
• Communicate with team members to resolve open items and gather additional documentation
• Prepare supporting workpapers in accordance with firm standards
• Utilize tax preparation software and internal systems
• Support the tax team in meeting important filing deadlines and client deliverables
• The experience gained as an intern during “busy season” is the equivalent of a first-year associate

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting
• Progress towards CPA eligibility
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Availability to work us to 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment

Why Join Pease Bell?

• Committed to work-life balance with reasonable busy season hours
• A clear path to advancement with access to firm leadership and opportunities for growth
• Supportive team environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and innovation
• Recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 for 17 years and counting

At Pease Bell, your contributions matter, your goals are supported, and your success is celebrated. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, let’s talk.