Spring 2027 Tax Intern

Cerity Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible schedules

Updated facilities

Collaborative environment

Internal mobility encouraged

Job summary

Cerit y Partners in Cincinnati is seeking a Tax Prep Intern to join a collaborative tax team. This paid internship offers 25-30 hours per week from January to mid-April, providing hands-on, career-related experience for students pursuing Finance, Accounting, or related business degrees.

You will assist with federal, state and local returns, prepare workpapers, and use tax tech tools. The role emphasizes integrity, confidentiality, and strong communication within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications.
• Active campus involvement or professional work experience.
• Identify with Cerity Partners’ mission and demonstrate core values.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Keen, consistent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local individual and business income tax returns in UltraTax CS.
• Create workpapers in Engagement Manager and SurePrep that tell the story of project preparation.
• Utilize FirmFlow and GoFileRoom to maintain an accurate status of workflows.
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues.
• Other duties as requested by Tax Advisors and Tax Administrators.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Applications

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Undergraduate GPA 3.2+

Finance/Accounting or related business degree

Tools

UltraTax CS

Engagement Manager

SurePrep

FirmFlow

GoFileRoom

Job description

We are seeking a team player with a positive attitude and the highest level of personal integrity to join our tax team as a Tax Prep Intern.

This is a paid internship program (25-30 hours per week January to Mid-April) and is designed to provide college students with an opportunity to enhance their formal education with a hands-on, career-related experience. This role is also ideal for someone looking for a part-time seasonal position in the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

Benefits & Perks

• Enjoy competitive wages, flexible work schedules, and updated facilities.
• We stress the importance of everyone’s role on the team - we value a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Your career journey matters! We encourage internal moves if our company culture resonates with you.
• We are a technology-forward company, using it to create smarter, more streamlined solutions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local individual and business income tax returns in UltraTax CS (tax preparation software)
• Create workpapers in Engagement Manager (workpaper organization/preparation software) and SurePrep (workpaper organization/preparation software) that effectively tell the story of how projects were prepared
• Utilize FirmFlow (CRM/project management) and GoFileRoom (document storage) to maintain an accurate status of workflows
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues
• Other duties as requested by Tax Advisors and Tax Administrators

Required Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications
• Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
• Identify with Cerity Partner’s mission and demonstrate our core values
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
• Keen, consistent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Why Cerity Partners

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers.
• The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America.
• Hands-on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills.
• Experience within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence.

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.