Seasonal Tax Intern — Public Accounting & Mentorship

Hutchinson & Bloodgood Llp; Watsonville (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentoring program

Work-life balance

Friendly team

Job summary

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP is seeking a Tax Intern for a short-term, in-person program supporting the tax accounting team in Watsonville, CA. The role focuses on individual returns, sales tax projects, and basic tax research.

The seasonal position runs February through April, averaging about 20 hours per week. Strong emphasis on learning, mentoring, and professional growth within a supportive firm culture.

Qualifications

• Working toward Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
• No minimum professional experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, gift and fiduciary returns.
• Assist with small business projects.
• Enter time daily for accurate hours.
• Assigns hours to each client for accurate billing.
• Follow firm policies and safety rules.

Skills

Accounting basics

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

MS Word

MS Excel

Lacerte

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Masters in progress (optional)

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Hutchinson & Bloodgood LLP is seeking a Tax Intern for a short-term, in-person program supporting the tax accounting team in Watsonville, CA. The role focuses on individual returns, sales tax projects, and basic tax research.

The seasonal position runs February through April, averaging about 20 hours per week. Strong emphasis on learning, mentoring, and professional growth within a supportive firm culture.