Intern

SingerLewak; Bremerton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

SingerLewak LLP seeks a Tax Intern to support our accounting, audit and tax engagements in a dynamic western-region firm. You will assist with data entry, trial balances, tax returns, payroll and sales tax tasks under supervision, gaining exposure to real client work while meeting deadlines.

The internship emphasizes foundational accounting knowledge, time management and attention to detail in a collaborative training environment, with mentorship from seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least two years of progress toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• No specific work experience required beyond academic progress.
• Strong foundation in accounting concepts and accuracy in data entry.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in ledgers and prepare trial balances.
• Assist in reconciliations and routine financial statements.
• Perform schedule calculations for depreciation and accruals.
• Support tax preparation tasks for payroll and sales tax returns.
• Assist during audits or reviews as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Accounting basics

Software proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High School Diploma

Two years towards bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

Tax Intern | SingerLewak LLP

The Tone:

This is an internship position at SingerLewak LLP, a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. This role is crucial for supporting the firm’s core accounting, audit, and tax functions, directly contributing to its renowned industry leadership and commitment to client service. Interns are integral to the firm’s blended environment, gaining diversified experience while applying foundational accounting knowledge under the supervision of experienced professionals.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Pay: $23–$30 hourly
• Mission: To support various accounting, auditing, and tax engagements, ensuring quality work and adherence to time constraints.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Record Keeping: Assist in recording transactions in ledgers and preparing trial balances and simple financial statements using computer software programs.
• Account Reconciliation: Assist in reconciling accounts to control accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Financial Calculations: Assist in performing schedule computations for accruals, property and equipment, and calculating depreciation expense.
• Audit Support: Assist in performing audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Tax Preparation: Assist in the preparation of payroll tax, sales or other local tax, and certain personal income tax returns.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should possess a High School Diploma and have completed at least two years’ work towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting.
• Experience: None specified beyond academic progress.
• Skills: Strong foundational accounting knowledge, proficiency in using computer software for accounting tasks, a keen eye for detail in record-keeping and computations, and the ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines.