State and Local Tax Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

NWU in Schaumburg, IL is seeking a Tax Associate Intern to support a team across income taxes, corporate taxation, and not-for-profit work. You will assist with planning, research, and preparing federal and state tax returns.

You should have completed 90 credit hours, be pursuing a BA/BS in accounting, and demonstrate strong Excel and communication skills. Travel to client locations is required as needed. This role offers a competitive benefits package and a flexible schedule.

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 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

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

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Accounting major

90 credit hours

BA/BS in progress

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