Tax Intern

Focus Loom; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Focus Loom is offering a Tax Intern position in a hybrid US-based setting within its Finance & Accounting team. You will engage in complex compliance projects, perform tax research and planning, and participate in strategy discussions with senior staff.

The role emphasizes hands-on experience across business, individual, international, and state and local taxes. Ideal candidates are pursuing an Accounting/Finance degree, have a CPA plan in place, and demonstrate a strong GPA.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields.
• Plan to pass the CPA exam while based in the office location.
• Strong academic record, minimum GPA 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Responsibilities

• Engage in complex compliance projects for clients.
• Conduct research and planning related to tax matters.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues in project meetings.
• Support a wide range of tax compliance and reporting processes.
• Explore Tax service areas such as business, individual, international, state and local taxation.

Skills

English

Travel

Hybrid work

Education

Undergrad/Grad in Accounting/Finance

CPA licensure plan

GPA 3.0+

Job description

Tax Intern | Focus Loom

The Tone:

This is an internship at Focus Loom, based in the US with a hybrid work model. Focus Loom operates within the Finance & Accounting department, serving a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries including automotive, financial services, and technology. This Tax Intern role is crucial for developing professionals who can address significant taxation challenges and build foundational relationships that influence key business decisions daily.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship


• Location: Hybrid – US Based


• Pay: $37.50–$48.08 per hour


• Team: Finance & Accounting


• Mission: This person will develop broad-based tax professional skills through engagement in complex compliance projects and supporting a variety of tax compliance and reporting processes for clients across diverse industries.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Engage: Directly engage in complex compliance projects for the company’s clients.


• Conduct: Conduct research and planning activities related to tax matters.


• Collaborate: Participate in meetings with senior colleagues to discuss projects and strategies.


• Support: Handle and support a wide variety of tax compliance and reporting processes.


• Explore: Explore various Tax service areas such as business, individual, international, and state and local taxation.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level internship for candidates pursuing a predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, or related fields such as Marketing, Communication, Actuarial Science, Management Information Systems, or Quantitative Science. A strong academic record is required, including a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale).


• Experience: Meet the minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure in the state your base office is located prior to beginning full-time employment, and have a demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam.


• Skills: Excellent English language communication skills. The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary. An interest in working with the company’s team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model, expecting 60% in-person collaboration. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.


• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred. Access to reliable transportation to/from the company office and client sites is required, with a driver’s license strongly recommended.