State and Local Tax Intern - Summer 2027

Cagayan State University; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Cagayan State University in Schaumburg, IL seeks a qualified candidate to join our tax team. You will work on a range of tax specialties, perform planning and research, and prepare federal and state/local returns within a collaborative environment.

The ideal candidate has completed 90 credit hours, is pursuing a BA/BS in accounting, and demonstrates strong communication, Excel skills, and teamwork. Travel to client sites and multitasking in a fast-paced setting are required.

Qualifications

• 90 credit hours completed.
• Pursuing a BA/BS in accounting at an accredited university.
• Accounting major background.
• Willing to travel to client locations with reliable transportation.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel.
• Ability to work effectively on a team.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work on a team covering various tax specialty areas including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations
• Complete tax planning and research
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Excel proficiency

Education

90 credit hours

Pursuing BA/BS in accounting

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• Work on a team covering various tax specialty areas including accounting for income taxes, accounting methods and periods, corporate taxation, federal credits and incentives, individual taxation, mergers and acquisitions, pass-through entity taxation, private client services, and not-for-profit organizations
• Complete tax planning and research
• Prepare federal and state & local tax returns
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

About You

The company is looking for candidates with:

• Completion of 90 credit hours
• Working towards a B.A. / B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university
• Accounting major
• Ability to travel to assigned client locations with access to reliable transportation
• Preferred minimum 3.0 GPA
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work effectively on a team
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package
• Flexible schedule to balance personal and professional demandsCompensation range: $34 - $40 per hour