Spring 2027- Tax Intern

Lgt CPA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 13,500 - 16,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational opportunities

Professional development

Social opportunities

Job summary

A regional accounting firm in Houston seeks an intern responsible for preparing various tax returns and coordinating tax data. The ideal candidate is enrolled in a college accounting program and has completed Intermediate II, with a preference for those who completed a Tax class. Strong communication skills and basic taxation knowledge are essential. This role offers up to 40 hours of work per week from January to April 15, 2027, within an environment that fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enrollment in a 4 or 5 year college/university accounting program is required.
• Completed Intermediate II by time of internship required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare various types of tax returns including individual and corporate.
• Research tax issues and analyze tax information.
• Coordinate clients’ tax data for tax returns.

Skills

Effective communication

Basic knowledge of tax laws

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Enrollment in accounting program

Intermediate II completed

Tax class preferred

Job description

Responsible for organizing and coordinating clients’ tax data for the accurate, timely completion of individual tax returns and simple to moderately complex corporate, partnership, S-corp, and trust tax returns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Prepare various types of tax returns (individual, trusts and estates, corporate, s-corp, and state and local)
• Research a variety of tax issues.
• Analyze and summarize tax information into workpapers.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Enrollment in 4 or 5 year college/university accounting program
• Completed Intermediate II by time of internship required, completed Tax class preferred
• Ability to effectively communicate with clients, taxing authorities, partners and peers
• Possess basic knowledge of tax laws related to all types of reporting entities and taxing authorities
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite a plus
• Ability to work up to 40 hours/week, estimated dates of January to April 15, 2027. (We do not recommend taking more than one class at this time)

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work up to 40 hours/week, estimated dates of January to April 15, 2027.

If you’re looking for a position to jump‑start your career in an influential and established firm where you can gain experience with multiple clients and industries, this is the place for you. LGT offers educational, professional, and social opportunities to help each of our staff grow personally and professionally. Our unique culture sets us apart from larger firms and gives us the opportunity to help you develop your career!

GROW PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY

Founded in 1950, Lane Gorman Trubitt, LLC is a middle‑market, regional public accounting firm with two locations in Dallas and Houston. We are affiliated with PrimeGlobal, an association of independent accounting firms. Currently, LGT has around 140 employees working in various service lines including assurance/audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services.