Spring 2027 Tax Internship: Hands-On Training

BerryDunn — Assurance, Tax and Consulting; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 49,000; Part time

Job summary

BerryDunn in Bangor, Maine is seeking a part-time internship to support tax preparation and client engagements during Spring 2027. You will work on trial balances, tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, 1065), and special projects under supervision.

The role requires a Federal Income Tax course, ability to commit 24 hours weekly, and US work authorization. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed Federal Income Tax course.
• Available a minimum of 24 hours per week (preferably 3 full days per week).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Basic computer skills in Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive – ‘can do’ approach.
• Strong communication skills.
• A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.
• A general understanding of market trends including opportunities, global and local business initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of trial balance from client information: posting adjusting entries, using software to calculate depreciation, and maintaining ongoing client data.
• Preparation of 1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065 tax returns to be reviewed by senior staff members.
• Assist with special projects.
• Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assignment tasks.
• Build working relationships at peer client level.
• Seek to gain knowledge of client businesses.
• Effectively document work.
• Identify task issues as well as task progress in a timely and organized manner.
• Actively pursue self‑development opportunities in line with the competency model.
• Build strong team relationship skills.
• Act as an Ambassador to the Universities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Team player

Relationship building

Market awareness

Adaptability

Education

Tax course completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Word

Job description

BerryDunn in Bangor, Maine is seeking a part-time internship to support tax preparation and client engagements during Spring 2027. You will work on trial balances, tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S, 1065), and special projects under supervision.

The role requires a Federal Income Tax course, ability to commit 24 hours weekly, and US work authorization. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word/Excel) and strong communication are essential.