Tax Admin Intern

Cerity Partners Management LLC; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Flexible work schedules

Updated facilities

Job summary

Cerity Partners is seeking a Tax Administrator Intern to join our tax team in Louisville, KY. This paid internship runs 25-30 hours per week from January to Mid-April, offering hands-on client file preparation and exposure to tax software and processes.

Ideal candidates are undergraduate students with a 3.2 GPA, majoring in Finance or Accounting, proficient in Office and Adobe, and eager to collaborate in a fast-paced advisory environment.

Qualifications

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program with a minimum 3.2 GPA.
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications.
• Actively participating in campus organizations or professional work experience.
• Identify with Cerity Partners’ mission and demonstrate core values.
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Keen, consistent attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Assist with building, organizing, scanning, and preparing client source files for tax preparation.
• Utilize GoFileRoom, Engagement Manager, and Adobe Acrobat to organize and generate electronic client data.
• Assist Tax Administrators in assembling client tax return deliverables.
• Other duties as requested by Tax Advisor and Tax Administrators.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Applications

Communication

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student

GPA 3.2+

Tools

GoFileRoom

Engagement Manager

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

We are seeking a team player with a positive attitude and the highest level of personal integrity to join our tax team as a Tax Administrator Intern. This is a paid internship program (25-30 hours per week January to Mid-April) 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.

Benefits & Perks:

• Enjoy competitive wages
• Flexible work schedules
• Updated facilities

We stress the importance of everyone's role on the team - we value a collaborative and supportive work environment. Your career journey matters! We encourage internal moves if our company culture resonates with you. We are a technology‑forward company, using it to create smarter, more streamlined solutions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assist with building, organizing, scanning, and preparing client source file for use in tax preparation process
• Utilize GoFileRoom (CRM/Project Management), Engagement Manager (Document Storage), and Adobe Acrobat software to organize and generate electronic client data
• Assist Tax Administrators in assembly of client tax return deliverables
• Other duties as requested by Tax Advisor and Tax Administrators

Required Qualifications:

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe 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
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
• Keen, consistent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Why Cerity Partners:

• Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients.
• 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.

Cerita 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.

Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. Each colleague brings unique expertise, commitment and knowledge to the firm and it is by working together that we achieve our mission to have a positive impact on the financial well‑being of our clients, colleagues and communities. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do.

Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high‑net‑worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in‑house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don’t just look for short‑term gains, we seek long‑term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.