Summer 2027 Tax Internship (May - August 2027) - Tallahassee

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP invites accounting students to join its Summer 2027 Tax Internship in the Tallahassee office. Interns work with tax professionals on real client work and build essential technical and professional skills for a career in public accounting.

You will prepare tax returns, assist with projections, use tax software, research questions, organize client information, and participate in training sessions and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of at least one Individual Taxation or Corporate/Business Taxation course prior to the start of the internship.
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and related workpapers under the guidance of engagement leaders.
• Assist with tax projections, estimates, and other client-related tax planning activities.
• Use current tax and accounting software to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently.
• Research tax-related questions and summarize findings for review.
• Organize and review client-provided information for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity.
• Participate in training, team meetings, and other opportunities to learn more about tax and public accounting.
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Initiative

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Summer 2027 | May-August 2027 Tax Internship | Tallahassee Office

Purvis Gray’s Tax Internship is designed for accounting students who are ready to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real client work. Interns work alongside our tax professionals, gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, and build the technical and professional skills needed for a career in public accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns and related workpapers under the guidance of engagement leaders
• Assist with tax projections, estimates, and other client-related tax planning activities
• Use current tax and accounting software to complete assigned work accurately and efficiently
• Research tax-related questions and summarize findings for review
• Organize and review client-provided information for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in training, team meetings, and other opportunities to learn more about tax and public accounting
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Completion of at least one Individual Taxation or Corporate/Business Taxation course prior to the start of the internship
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments

JOB CODE: 1000053