Summer Tax Internship: Build Tax Skills & Client Impact

UHY-US; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Positive work environment

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UHY-US is seeking a Tax Intern in a professional office in West Des Moines, IA. You will assist with preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and entities, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver accurate, high‑quality deliverables.

The role offers exposure to diverse clients across industries, with opportunities to grow technical tax skills and pursue CPA/EA licensure. Travel may be required and a strong academic record is valued.

Qualifications

• 0–1 year of relevant experience or internship in tax.
• Currently enrolled in accounting/finance at an accredited college or university.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and entities.
• Organize client financial information and ensure accuracy.
• Use tax software to input data, calculate liabilities, deductions, and credits.
• Conduct tax research to apply laws and identify opportunities.
• Explain tax concepts to clients and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Tax preparation

Research and analysis

Client communication

Compliance and documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting/Finance degree in progress

High School Diploma or GED

CPA/EA licensure pursuit

Tools

CCH Prosystem FX

Axcess Tax

Axcess Document

Axcess Workstream

Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS

Checkpoint for Tax Research

Job description

UHY-US is seeking a Tax Intern in a professional office in West Des Moines, IA. You will assist with preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and entities, while collaborating with internal teams to deliver accurate, high‑quality deliverables.

The role offers exposure to diverse clients across industries, with opportunities to grow technical tax skills and pursue CPA/EA licensure. Travel may be required and a strong academic record is valued.