Tax Intern

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from experienced professionals

Networking opportunities

Potential for future employment

Job summary

CJBS is offering a tax internship in Deerfield, Illinois, primarily from January through April. Interns will assist with bookkeeping, tax return preparation, and gain exposure to real-world tax scenarios. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting, is proficient in QuickBooks and the Microsoft Office Suite, and can work well in a team environment. This position also provides mentorship and networking opportunities, with potential for future employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to navigate online/digital accounting programs.
• Experience with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

• Assist in bookkeeping and reconciliation services for clients.
• Prepare tax returns and assist on attest work as needed.
• Become efficient in utilizing the firm’s 1099 software.

Skills

Online accounting programs

QuickBooks

Tax preparation software

Microsoft Office Suite

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

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

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