Tax and Audit Intern

Jobtailor; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Akron, OH is seeking an entry-level Accounting/Tax Associate to support tax return preparation and assurance services for diverse clients. You will gain hands-on experience with procedures, workpapers, and client engagements while communicating progress to teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, aiming for CPA eligibility, and comfortable with travel to client sites. Proficiency in MS Office and Windows is expected.

Qualifications

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress
• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities
• Complete research and special projects as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis

Skills

Tax Return Preparation

Audit Services

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Research Skills

Education

Working towards bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress
• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities
• Complete research and special projects as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients and CLA family members on a regular basis

Requirements

• Working towards the achievement of a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Achieving credit requirements to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data
• Willingness to learn new technologies
• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products
• Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to client sites

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting while effectively managing multiple client engagements. Proficient in preparing various tax returns and conducting assurance services, with a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Return Preparation
• Audit Services
• Accounting Principles
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• CPA Exam Eligibility

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation
• Audit Services
• Financial Reporting
• Accounting Principles
• Research Skills

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Client Engagement
• Time Management

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Assurance Services
• Client Engagements
• Financial Data Reporting

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office