Tax Intern

S.R. Snodgrass; Wheeling (WV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

S.R. Snodgrass, P.C. in Wheeling, WV is offering an internship in tax for the winter/spring busy season 2027.

The role provides hands-on experience preparing tax returns and supporting client work across diverse engagements, including community banks and SEC-registrants. It is a part-time internship (≈20 hours/week with occasional Saturdays) from January through April, based in-person in Wheeling, WV, with the tax team.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Internship to start during junior or senior year; master’s candidates considered.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work Paper Creation: Accurately prepare reports and work papers per firm standards.
• Tax Document Processing: Prepare various types of tax returns and respond to review comments.
• Financial Estimation: Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations for clients.
• Client Engagement: Perform diverse client work for tax group’s client mix (corporations, partnerships, individuals, financial institutions).

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting (in progress)

Job description

Intern, Tax – Winter/Spring Busy Season 2027, Wheeling, WV | S.R. Snodgrass, P.C.

The Tone:

This is an internship at S.R. Snodgrass, P.C., located in Wheeling, WV. The firm is a reputable public accounting firm seeking to grow its tax team. This role offers hands-on experience in tax preparation and client work during the busy season. Interns will contribute to various client engagements, ranging from community banks to SEC-registrants, gaining valuable industry-specific knowledge and developing professional skills.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (January 2027 – April 15, 2027), Part-time (approx. 20 hours per week, occasional Saturdays)
• Location: In-person Wheeling, WV
• Team: Tax team
• Mission: Prepare a variety of tax returns and related financial reports for diverse clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance during the busy tax season.

What You’ll Actually Do

• Work Paper Creation: Accurately prepare a variety of reports and work papers in accordance with the firm’s standard of quality.
• Tax Document Processing: Prepare various types of tax returns as directed and efficiently address any review comments in a timely manner.
• Financial Estimation: Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations for clients.
• Client Engagement: Perform diverse client work for the tax group’s variety of clients, including corporations, partnerships, individuals, and financial institutions.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should be working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: Internship to start during candidate’s junior or senior year of school; candidates completing their master’s program will also be considered. Availability to work approximately 20 hours per week (Monday through Friday) with a set schedule required. Occasional Saturdays may be needed beginning March 1st through the end of the internship (4-6 hours).
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong attention to detail, highly organized with good time management skills.
• Bonus: GPA of 3.0 or greater is preferred.