Spring Tax Internship — Flexible Hours & Training

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Access to investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Marion, Illinois, invites applications for a Tax Internship for the spring 2027 tax season. The role offers at least 20 hours per week and may transition to full-time. The internship starts in January and runs through April, with on-the-job training and a two-day tax course in January.

Mentors guide you as you develop your technical skills. Successful candidates will gain hands-on tax exposure, including individual and business returns, journal entries, and work papers,

Qualifications

• Candidate working towards CPA eligibility and pursuing accounting degree.
• Strong oral and written communication in a professional context.
• Ability to meet deadlines under time constraints.
• Detail-oriented with analytical mindset.
• Proactive, takes ownership of tasks and issues.

Responsibilities

• Complete simple individual and business tax returns within time constraints.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare adjusted trial balances for tax prep.
• Organize and prepare work papers to support the tax file.
• Prepare state or local personal property tax returns as needed.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Ownership of work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Marion, Illinois, invites applications for a Tax Internship for the spring 2027 tax season. The role offers at least 20 hours per week and may transition to full-time. The internship starts in January and runs through April, with on-the-job training and a two-day tax course in January.

Mentors guide you as you develop your technical skills. Successful candidates will gain hands-on tax exposure, including individual and business returns, journal entries, and work papers,