Tax Intern

CJBS Cjbs, Llc; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities within the industry

Potential for future employment opportunities

Job summary

CJBS Cjbs, Llc in Deerfield, Illinois is offering a tax internship from January to April. Interns will assist in bookkeeping, preparing tax returns and engage with experienced professionals. Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting and possess skills in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.

This internship offers real-world tax experience and the potential for future employment opportunities. Join our collaborative team and grow your accounting skills while contributing to client success.

Qualifications

• Navigate online / digital accounting programs effectively.
• Experience with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is valuable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Work independently while thriving in a team environment.
• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree focused on Business and Accounting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping and reconciliation services for clients.
• Prepare tax returns and workpapers for various engagements.
• Utilize 1099 software to prepare annual 1099s.
• Familiarize with the firm’s policies and collaborate with peers.

Skills

Ability to navigate online / digital accounting programs

Familiarity with QuickBooks

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere

Education

Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Individuals at this level have varying degrees of understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation, but may not have obtained a college degree or equivalent formal study that includes a significant concentration of accounting or tax courses.

Our tax internship is typically held from January-April.

Responsibilities

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Assist other personnel in performing bookkeeping and reconciliation services for clients (primarily QuickBooks).
• Assist in gathering and entering data for computer applications, QuickBooks and Excel among others and preparing workpapers, trial balances, depreciation schedules and engagement correspondence.
• Prepare tax returns assigned, write-ups or preparation engagements, and basic tax basis compilations without disclosures and assist as support on attest work (comps, reviews, and audits) as needed.
• Become efficient in utilizing the firm’s 1099 software in order to prepare annual 1099s.
• Be an integral part of the CJBS team environment and learn to communicate and collaborate with your peers.

Additional opportunities

• Exposure to real-world tax scenarios
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for future employment opportunities

This internship is both challenging and rewarding and from the experience and supervision, individuals at this level can assume some of the responsibilities of staff accountants. However, advancement to higher levels of the professional staff normally requires the completion of a college degree with either a major in accounting or an equivalent number of accounting and business courses.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate online / digital accounting programs
• Experience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere
• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

About CJBS

Founded in 1987, CJBS is one of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the Chicago area. We like to think that’s because our friendly, collaborative, and creative team members work hand in hand with our clients to ensure their financial success, today and tomorrow.

At CJBS, our partners have different backgrounds but a common goal: to help your business thrive. Learn more