Tax/Audit Intern

Jobtailor; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks an entry-level CPA-track candidate to join our Assurance and Tax teams. You will assist with tax return preparation for individuals and entities, and participate in audits, reviews, and compilations under supervision.

This role emphasizes learning procedures, using MS Office, and developing professional communication with clients. Travel to client sites is expected; CPA eligibility and progress toward CPA exam are encouraged.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 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
• Willingness to travel to client sites
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week

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
• Identify issues and communicate 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 regularly

Skills

Tax Return Preparation

Audit Services

Financial Reporting

Accounting Principles

Research Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Finance degree preferred

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
• Identify issues and communicate 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 regularly

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
• 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
• Willingness to travel to client sites
• Ability to commit to 40 hours per week

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

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• CPA Exam Eligibility
• Tax Return Preparation
• Assurance Services
• Microsoft Office Proficiency

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

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

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Client Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Accounting
• Finance
• Client Engagement
• Assurance Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office