Summer 2027 Tax Intern

Cerity Partners; Raleigh, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Cerity Partners in Raleigh, NC is offering a paid Tax Internship designed for college students to gain hands-on experience within a collaborative, people-first culture. The role supports the tax team with preparing federal, state, and local returns, creating work papers, and researching tax issues, while you develop skills in wealth management and financial planning.

Ideal candidates are undergraduates with a 3.2 GPA, pursuing Finance or Accounting, proficient in Microsoft Office, engaged on

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree with an interest in tax.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Active campus involvement or professional work experience.
• Demonstrates Cerity Partners' mission and core values.
• Dependable with strong follow-through; organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local individual and business income tax returns.
• Create work papers.
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues.

Skills

Finance

Accounting

Microsoft Office

GPA 3.2

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you a college student looking for an internship that will provide real world experience? Do you want to work with a collaborative team that believes in putting people first and holding each other accountable? Would you like to be part of a team who works to empower, assist, guide, motivate and support others? If yes, we believe you could be an outstanding fit for our internship experience. Cerity Partners is seeking a team player with a positive attitude and the highest level of personal integrity to join our tax team as a Tax Intern. This is a paid internship program (30-40 hours per week) and is designed to provide college students with an opportunity to enhance their formal education with a hands-on, career-related experience. This role is also ideal for someone looking for a part-time seasonal position in the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory. **Primary Responsibilities:*** Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local individual and business income tax returns* Create work papers* Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues **Ideal Candidate Profile:*** Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA* Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree with a strong interest in tax* Be proficient in Microsoft Office Applications* Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience* Identify with Cerity Partner’s mission and demonstrate our core values* Dependable – Timely with solid follow-through* Tech savvy – Ability to quickly learn to navigate various software applications* Organized – Proficient at compiling data into a presentable orderly deliverable* Accurate – Demonstrates close attention to detail* Positive attitude and professional appearance* Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills **Why Cerity Partners:**Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. As part of our internship program, you will gain:* Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers.* The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America.* Hands-on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills.* Experience within a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence. *Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.**Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail]. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.*