Tax Accounting Intern - Baton Rouge, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program in Baton Rouge, LA. Students pursuing an accounting degree will work on audits, management services, or tax return preparations for tax clients.

Interns will gain hands-on exposure to internal controls, tax issues, and client engagements while developing technical skills and professional conduct. Travel may be required depending on client needs.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Overnight travel may be necessary.
• Knowledge of the Firm is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when evaluation indicates reliability.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document underlying support.
• Prepare schedules of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Review data input, identify and resolve technical tax issues, and assist in tax preparations.
• Identify, research, and assess various tax issues and provide information to senior staff.
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong communication

Education

Accounting major or concentration

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program. Candidates will be required to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits or management services or preparation of tax returns for tax clients. The duties and responsibilities of the Intern in the conduct of their assignments are outlined under General Responsibilities, and Job Responsibilities. The duties are listed in the details below.

General Responsibilities

• All Interns will be responsible to be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following:
• A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
• A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise and conduct.
• Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare a schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations
• Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Overnight travel may be necessary
• Knowledge of the Firm

Office Location

Baton Rouge, LA

Salary

Competitive - Paid time and half for overtime outside of 40 hours per week worked

Benefits

At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Mauldin And Jenkins Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins - you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.