State and Local Tax Intern - Summer 2027

UEC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hourly pay range: $34 - $40

Job summary

UEC in Schaumburg, IL seeks a candidate to support a team across diverse tax specialties. You will assist with tax planning, research, and preparation of federal and state tax returns while developing a strong understanding of tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

The role emphasizes collaboration, precise work under deadlines, and effective communication. Travel to client locations is expected, with a flexible schedule and competitive hourly compensation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Working on a team covering various tax specialty areas such as 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
• Completing tax planning and research
• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns
• Understanding tax regulations and accounting pronouncements

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Excel proficiency

Education

Accounting major

90 credit hours completed

Pursuing BA/BS degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Working on a team covering various tax specialty areas such as 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


• Completing tax planning and research


• Preparing federal and state & local tax returns


• Understanding 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 GPA of 3.0


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel


• Ability to work effectively on a team


• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive benefits and compensation package


• Flexible schedule to balance personal and professional demands


• Hourly pay range: $34 - $40