Spring 2028 Tax Internship (January - April 2028) - Tallahassee

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP in Tallahassee offers a Spring 2028 Tax Internship designed for accounting students to apply classroom knowledge to real client work.

Interns work with tax professionals, prepare returns, assist with projections, and use tax software while gaining exposure to diverse clients and industries and building essential professional skills.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and related workpapers under guidance
• Assist with tax projections, estimates, and client-related planning activities
• Use current tax and accounting software to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently
• Research tax-related questions and summarize findings for review
• Organize and review client-provided information for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in training, team meetings, and other opportunities to learn about tax and public accounting
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor's or Master's)

CPA licensure path intent

Tools

Tax software

Accounting software

Job description

Spring 2028 | January–April 2028 Tax Internship | Tallahassee Office

Purvis Gray’s Tax Internship is designed for accounting students who are ready to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real client work. Interns work alongside our tax professionals, gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, and build the technical and professional skills needed for a career in public accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and related workpapers under the guidance of engagement leaders
• Assist with tax projections, estimates, and other client-related tax planning activities
• Use current tax and accounting software to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently
• Research tax-related questions and summarize findings for review
• Organize and review client-provided information for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in training, team meetings, and other opportunities to learn more about tax and public accounting
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Completion of at least one Individual Taxation or Corporate/Business Taxation course prior to the start of the internship
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments

JOB CODE: 1000061