Tax & Audit Intern

Brady Ware & Schoenfeld, Inc; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Brady Ware offers a Tax & Audit Spring Internship beginning in January and continuing through the April 15th tax deadline. As an Intern, you will work full time alongside our team gaining valuable experience in tax (primary) and audit (secondary).

You will contribute to real client engagements, develop technical and professional skills, and build the confidence that serves as a foundation for a career in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergrad or enrolled in Master's program.
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week. Most interns choose not to take classes during the internship period unless asynchronous.
• Must be willing to work up to 50 hours a week early March through April 15th.
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of Tax curriculum prior to internship is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop foundational understanding of trial balances, general ledgers, tax preparation, depreciation, and amortization software used by the Tax department.
• Prepare fixed asset depreciation schedules across multiple book and tax bases.
• Input and adjust client trial balances within tax software.
• Manage engagement time effectively, including awareness of budgets and accurate tracking of work in progress.
• Prepare individual and business tax returns for professional review.
• Practice fundamental preparation skills for federal and state tax returns.
• Build the ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Skills

Basic GAAP knowledge

Excellent written and verbal comms

Education

Undergrad or Master's student

Job description

Brady Ware is a Top 200 national CPA and advisory firm serving small to middle market businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals. We provide tax, audit, valuation, and advisory services across a wide range of industries, including dealerships, manufacturing and supply chain, franchising and hospitality, long-term care, nonprofit organizations, professional services, real estate, renewable energy, and tech.

With offices in Columbus and Dayton, OH, Atlanta, GA, and Richmond, IN, we combine national expertise with strong local relationships. Our collaborative, people-first culture is built on our GREAT values: Growth & Innovation, Respect & Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Teamwork. We invest in people who want to grow into trusted advisors and make a meaningful impact for clients, teams, and communities.

Position Overview

Gain hands-on experience in public accounting through our Tax & Audit Spring Internship, beginning in January and continuing through the April 15th tax deadline.

As an Intern, you'll work full time alongside our team gaining valuable experience in tax (primary) and audit (secondary). You'll contribute to real client engagements, develop technical and professional skills, and build the confidence that serves as a strong foundation for a career in public accounting.

During the internship, you will:

• Develop a foundational understanding of trial balances, general ledgers, tax preparation, depreciation, and amortization software used by the Tax department
• Prepare fixed asset depreciation schedules across multiple book and tax bases
• Input and adjust client trial balances within tax software
• Manage engagement time effectively, including awareness of budgets and accurate tracking of work in progress
• Prepare individual and business tax returns for professional review
• Practice fundamental preparation skills for federal and state tax returns
• Build the ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced public accounting environment

Brady Ware is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Sophomore, Junior or Senior undergrad or enrolled in Master's program
• Must be able to work 40 hours a week. Most of our interns choose not to take classes during the internship period unless they are asynchronous.
• Must be willing to work up to 50 hours a week early March through April 15th.
• Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Completion of Tax curriculum prior to internship is preferred.