Spring 2027 Tax Internship

JCCS PC; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

JCCS PC in Missoula, MT is seeking a Tax Intern to support professional staff during tax season. You will assist with tax returns, organize documents, and help ensure accurate data entry under supervision.

Applicants are enrolled in an Accounting program; internship or public accounting exposure is preferred. This role offers exposure to diverse clients and a collaborative learning environment that prioritizes work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in an Accounting program from an accredited university, or related field of study.
• Public accounting experience and/or internship experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with tax returns during tax season by processing organizers, entering data into the tax software, and reviewing for completion of information, prior to review.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

Skills

Accounting concepts

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Education

Accounting program enrollment

Job description

Why work for JCCS?

Do you want to experience work life balance, have a 10-15 minute commute AND live in the most beautiful region? Then JCCS is for you.

Ideal candidate

We look for people who want to grow; who always ask, “What’s next?” Our values and business are rooted in always seeking ways to have greater impact – staying ahead of industry and regulatory trends; seeking new skills, credentials and certifications; and constantly improving how we collaborate, communicate and work together to achieve client, business, personal and professional goals.

What Working At JCCS Offers

When you grow our clients grow, and we grow. And we offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from co-workers and managers.
• Opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career.
• The freedom to work in a way that lets you balance life outside of work.

About JCCS

JCCS has more than 100 professionals working in seven locations. Yet we all share one goal: to guide our clients in making smart decisions today so you can have a better tomorrow. For more than 80 years we’ve helped clients, both big and small, in virtually every sector. We’ve collaborated with them on everything from managing payroll to paying the right amount of tax, from expansion plans like mergers and acquisitions to succession planning, and valuation. Throughout it all we’ve held one firm belief.

Tax Services

Tax laws, their implications and their interactions with other business and personal factors can and do change on a regular basis –sometimes significantly. That’s why JCCS Tax Specialists are so relentless in their search for new and innovative tax applications to best maximize the benefits to our clients personal and/or business situation.

Position Summary

The Tax Intern is primarily responsible for assisting professional staff in the completion of tax returns during tax season. The Intern has all work reviewed prior to distribution and works under the supervision of Managers, Senior Managers, or Shareholders.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assists with tax returns during tax season by processing organizers, entering data into the tax software, and reviewing for completion of information, prior to review.
• Performs other duties, responsibilities, and activities as assigned.

To Qualify

• Enrolled in an Accounting program from an accredited university, or related field of study.
• Public accounting experience and/or internship experience preferred.

Skills For Success

• Knowledge of commonly-used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field.
• Excellent computer skills, including spreadsheets; the ability to problem solve; attention to detail, and good organizational skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• The ability to work as a team member and under close supervision of other staff.
• Must provide excellent and timely client/customer service at all times.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Candidate must successfully pass a background check.

JCCS PC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified candidates with or without a reasonable accommodation request.