Tax, Audit Intern

Jobtailor; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an entry-level accounting/finance candidate in Minnesota to join our tax and assurance groups. You will prepare diverse tax returns, participate in audits and compilations, and gain experience with procedures, workpapers, and systems.

You will work with multiple client engagements, communicating progress and potential issues regularly. This role requires pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, CPA exam eligibility per state requirements, and a

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 (MS) Windows and Office products
• Reliable transportation and 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, 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

Effective Communication

Time Management

Client Engagement

CPA Exam Eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

CPA exam eligibility requirements

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


• 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

• Tax Return Preparation


• Audit and Assurance 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


• Time Management


• Client Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Accounting


• Financial Data Reporting


• Client Engagement


• Assurance Services

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows


• Microsoft Office