Tax Intern

Hawkins Ash CPAs; Winona (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawkins Ash CPAs in Minnesota invites Spring Tax Interns to gain hands-on tax experience in a collaborative firm serving diverse clients.

You'll participate in training, prepare returns, conduct tax research, and work with staff from Associates to Partners to develop skills for a future full-time role. The position offers competitive hourly pay and exposure to audit, tax, advisory services in a regional firm.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Completed a corporate or individual taxation class.
• Actively pursuing credits to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on tax-related experience.
• Prepare individual and business income tax returns.
• Conduct tax research and convey information to your supervisor.
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements.
• Learn directly from staff from Associates to Partners and demonstrate strong work ethic.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting (in progress)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hawkins Ash CPAsis looking to hire2028 Spring Tax Interns!

Build your career in a collaborative environment where your contributions matter, your growth is supported, and the people around you take pride in helping clients and communities succeed.

Hawkins Ash CPAs is a Top 200 public accounting firm with 200+ professionals across 11 offices in Wisconsin and Minnesota. We provide audit, tax, advisory, and accounting services to businesses, nonprofit organizations, credit unions, and individuals throughout the region.

Our firm combines the expertise and resources of a larger firm with the approachable culture and strong relationships of a regional practice. Our professionals work closely with experienced leaders, develop meaningful client relationships, and have opportunities to expand their technical expertise and leadership skills.

The Hawkins Ash CPAs Spring Tax Internship offers an opportunity to develop your skills, build lasting relationships, and make a meaningful impact for clients.

What you'll do:

• Gain hands-on tax-related experience
• Participate in the January Intern Training event to help you obtain the technical skills needed to start contributing right away
• Receive on-the-job training and real-world experience working with clients; putting what you learned in the classroom to use
• Have the opportunity to work directly with staff —from Associates to Partners— and learn directly from them
• Prepare individual and business income tax returns
• Conduct tax research and convey information to your supervisor
• Assist in the preparation of timely and accurate financial statements to enable effective and informed decision-making
• Demonstrate your work ethic, knowledge, and interest in joining Hawkins Ash CPAs full-time
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Our ideal candidate will:

• Currently be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Have completed a corporate or individual taxation class
• Actively be achieving credits to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam
• Have excellent skills in communication, organization, and attention to detail
• Exhibit strong computer skills, especially proficient in Microsoft Office

The hourly rate for this position is $26.00 - $27.00 per hour.