Federal Tax Services Intern - Winter 2027

Thinklance LLP; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Thinklance LLP in Sioux Falls seeks a tax assistant student to join our team. You will assist on multiple tax specialty areas, perform tax planning and research, and help prepare federal and state & local returns while interpreting tax rules.

Strong communication, teamwork, and multitasking skills are essential. Some travel to client locations is required with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Completion of 90 credit hours.
• Working toward a BA/BS degree in accounting.
• Accounting major.
• Ability to travel to client locations with reliable transportation.
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a tax team covering various specialties.
• Complete tax planning and research.
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns.
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Travel ability

Education

90 credit hours in progress

Pursuing BA/BS degree

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work on a team covering various tax specialty areas including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations
• Complete tax planning and research
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Completion of 90 credit hours
• Working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations with access to reliable transportation
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexible schedule to balance personal and professional demands
• Hourly pay range: $29 - $34 per hour