State and Local Tax Intern - Summer 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Stfrancis is seeking a candidate to join our tax practice in Schaumburg, IL. You will contribute to planning, research, and preparation of federal and state/local tax returns while staying current with tax regulations and accounting pronouncements.

You will collaborate with a team across multiple tax specialties, handle busy workloads, and demonstrate strong communication and Excel skills. Travel to client locations is expected as needed.

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

• Assist in tax planning and research
• Prepare federal and state/local tax returns
• Understand tax regulations and accounting pronouncements
• Work on a team covering various tax specialty areas

Skills

Communication

Excel

Teamwork

Multitasking

Education

90 credit hours

BA/BS in progress

Accounting major

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