Internship, Tax (January 2028)

Wiss; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiss, LLP is offering a Tax Department Internship in Florham Park, NJ for college students and recent graduates seeking hands-on tax experience. You will work on diverse projects and begin building a professional network with Wiss clients and staff.

Responsibilities include preparing tax returns (personal, partnership, corporate, and trust), 1099s, and supporting tax planning discussions, while developing strong client relations and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Graduating within the next 2 years, and desire to pursue CPA designation highly desired.
• Must be able to work 3 days/week on-site.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. We are looking for highly motivated team players who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to exhibiting effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and effective prompting techniques, with the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of personal, partnership, corporation, and trust tax returns and extensions
• Preparation of 1099s
• Create and organize work paper files and perform other assorted projects as assigned
• Conduct basic research and sit in on discussions about tax planning opportunities
• Respond to tax notices on behalf of the clients
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on multiple assignments and develop relationships internally at Wiss

Job description

The Tax Department Internship is an excellent opportunity for budding young professionals who wish to gain more experience in the accounting field. It provides college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to work on multiple projects, experiencing the full breadth of responsibilities that come during servicing clients. The internship also provides the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with clients and their other team members, setting the stage for developing a professional network.

Tax Procedures

• Preparation of personal, partnership, corporation, and trust tax returns and extensions
• Preparation of 1099s
• Create and organize work paper files and perform other assorted projects as assigned
• Conduct basic research and sit in on discussions about tax planning opportunities
• Respond to tax notices on behalf of the clients
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on multiple assignments and develop relationships internally at Wiss

Desired Characteristics

• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Graduating within the next 2 years, and desire to pursue CPA designation highly desired.
• Must be able to work 3 days/week on-site.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. We are looking for highly motivated team players who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to exhibiting effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and effective prompting techniques, with the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity and problem solve.

Wiss, LLP Highlights:

• Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms
• Accounting Today’s 2026 Regional Leaders
• 2025 Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 Firms
• 2025 FinTech Awards Winner “Best SaaS for FinTech”

Wiss is committed to fostering a welcoming community. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.