Tax Intern

Jobtailor; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Bloomington, IL is seeking an entry-level tax professional to prepare individual, corporate, and partnership returns while learning procedures, workpapers, and systems. You will support multiple client engagements, identify issues, and communicate progress to clients and team members.

Exposure to peers, clients, and formal training will expand your industry knowledge. The role emphasizes CPA exam eligibility and accounting fundamentals, with a focus on reliability, travel to client

Qualifications

• Working towards 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget.
• Identify issues and communicate progress to the team and clients.
• 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

Accounting Principles

CPA Exam Eligibility

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Client Communication

Education

Pursuing Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns
• 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
• 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

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in preparing various tax returns while effectively communicating with clients and team members. Possesses foundational knowledge in accounting principles and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Return Preparation
• Accounting Principles
• CPA Exam Eligibility
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Client Communication

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation
• Accounting Principles
• Financial Data Reporting
• Research Skills
• Special Project Completion

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Time Management
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Client Engagements
• Accounting
• Finance
• Corporate Tax
• Partnership Tax

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows
• Microsoft Office