Tax Intern

Kemper CPA Group; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Access to investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP is offering a Tax Internship in Marion, Illinois for the 2027 spring tax season. The role supports preparation of individual and business tax returns, with training provided and potential for full-time conversion.

Successful candidates will work at least 20 hours per week, starting January and ending in April, with flexible scheduling Monday through Saturday and two days of tax coursework in January. Guidance comes from senior staff, managers, and partners.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Ready to learn tax concepts in a structured program.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepare simple individual and business tax returns.
• Run routine journal entries and prepare adjusted trial balances for tax prep.
• Organize and prepare work papers to support tax files.
• Prepare state or local personal property tax returns as needed.
• Work independently and in a team environment.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting major

CPA eligibility in progress

Time management

Communication skills

Attention to details

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for a Tax Internship position in ourMarion, Illinoisoffice for the spring of 2027 tax season.

Successful candidates can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and this position has the potential to become a full-time position.The tax internship begins in January and goesthroughthe end of April.Flexible work schedules are offered Monday through Saturday. In addition to on-the-job training, successful candidates will receive training in a two-day tax course in January. Our senior staff, managers, and partners will help guide you as you develop your technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Complete simple individual and business tax returns in an efficient and effective manner within the time constraints given.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare adjusted trial balances used in tax preparation.
• Organize and prepare work papers to support the tax file.
• Prepare state or localpersonal propertytax returns as needed.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Candidate forbachelor’sdegree in accountingand working towards CPA eligibility.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display strong oral and written communication in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Willing to take initiative anddemonstrateownership of work assigned.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft WordandExcel.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm.We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience.We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.Part-time benefits include:

• Paid sick leave
• Professional developmentassistance
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilityrequired. The successful candidate mustbe authorized towork on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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