Tax & Accounting Intern

Nichols College; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on experience

Mentorship by CPA

Job summary

NYB CPA P.C. is a small two-person CPA firm in New York City seeking a motivated accounting student or recent graduate to join as a Tax & Bookkeeping Intern.

You will work closely with a CPA, gain hands-on exposure to tax preparation, bookkeeping, QuickBooks Online, and client communications, with real responsibilities and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Final-year accounting students or recent graduates with strong interest in tax/public accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual and business tax return preparation.
• Bookkeeping and account reconciliations.
• Working in QuickBooks Online.
• Organizing tax documents and preparing workpapers.
• Reviewing client financial information.
• Following up on missing information and outstanding items.
• Communicating directly with clients when appropriate.
• Assisting with year-end accounting and tax projects.
• Learning the workflow and day-to-day operation of a CPA firm.

Skills

Tax interest

Organization

Attention to detail

Client communication

Excel basics

QuickBooks experience

Education

Final-year accounting student or recent accounting graduate

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

and the job listing Expires on October 1, 2026

NYB CPA P.C. is a small, hands-on CPA firm in New York City looking for a motivated accounting student or recent graduate to join our team as a Tax & Bookkeeping Intern.

We are a two-person firm, so this is very different from a traditional large-firm internship. You will work closely with a CPA, interact directly with clients, and get hands-on exposure to tax preparation, bookkeeping, accounting, and the day-to-day operation of a CPA practice.

Because we're a small team, we're looking for someone who is sharp, dependable, and able to take ownership of assigned work. You won't be one of many interns doing repetitive tasks. You'll be given real responsibilities and expected to stay on top of assignments, follow up on open items, ask questions when needed, and make sure things don't fall through the cracks.

The environment is fast-paced, particularly during tax season, and expectations are high. In return, you'll get significant hands-on experience working directly with a CPA and real clients.

What You’ll Work On

• Assisting with individual and business tax return preparation
• Bookkeeping and account reconciliations
• Working in QuickBooks Online
• Organizing tax documents and preparing workpapers
• Reviewing client financial information
• Following up on missing information and outstanding items
• Communicating directly with clients when appropriate
• Assisting with year-end accounting and tax projects
• Learning the workflow and day-to-day operation of a CPA firm

Who We’re Looking For

• Final-year accounting students or recent accounting graduates
• Strong interest in tax, public accounting, and/or pursuing a CPA license
• Highly organized and able to stay on top of multiple assignments
• Comfortable taking ownership rather than waiting to be reminded
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations
• Professional and comfortable communicating with clients
• Basic Excel skills
• QuickBooks experience is a plus but not required

Schedule & Compensation

$18-$25 per hour, based on experience and availability.

Candidates must be available at least 2 full days per week, with greater availability strongly preferred. We can provide some flexibility around class schedules.

This position is best suited for someone nearing the end of their accounting degree or a recent graduate who wants to quickly build practical experience. For the right person, you'll have the opportunity to work closely with a CPA, handle real client matters, and develop tax and accounting skills that can take much longer to gain in a larger firm.