Tax Intern (2027)

Gursey | Schneider LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Gursey | Schneider LLP in Los Angeles, CA offers a Summer 2027 Tax Internship designed for undergraduates and graduates pursuing Accounting or Finance. The eight- to nine-week program immerses you in daily tax and accounting tasks, working with professionals at all levels.

You will gain hands-on experience in various tax areas, preparing returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, and developing professional skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Excellent research and verbal/written communication skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Detail-oriented and able to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the tax department in complex tax preparation, research, and compliance.
• Organize and maintain tax records, analyze financial data, and assist with audits.
• Exposure to taxation for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, entities, real estate, and international matters.
• Assist with preparing federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Complete projects within engagement timelines and budget guidelines.
• Learn and use firm tax preparation software to learn and share knowledge.
• Perform self-review of work and tax technical research.
• Develop professional relationships with firm professionals and participate in training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Willingness to learn

Legal work authorization in US

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Job Title: Tax Intern

Department: Tax

Description: Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an eight- to nine-week summer internship designed for undergraduate students. During the internship, you will be fully immersed in our day-to-day tax and accounting activities, gaining hands-on experience working alongside professionals at all levels. Our Internship will provide you with insight into the field of public accounting. Your Internship will give you the same exposure to Gursey Schneider LLP as our associate-level hires while participating in interactive and engaging programming.

Successful candidates should have the following:

• The ideal candidate for this role should be highly attentive to detail, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to learn and apply new concepts in a fast-paced environment.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required
• Excellent research and verbal and written communication skills required
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

• Support the tax department in areas such as complex tax preparation, research, and compliance.
• As a tax intern, you may also organize and maintain tax records, analyze financial data, and assist with audits.
• You will encounter various situations, including taxation for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, entities, real estate, and international matters.
• Assist with preparing federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and their related income tax work papers.
• Complete a variety of projects within the engagement timeline and budget guidelines.
• Learn and effectively utilize firm tax preparation software to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance the quality of service to clients.
• Perform self-review of work.
• Perform tax technical research assigned by supervisors.
• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals.
• Participate in firm training and activities.
• Work with your team and manager on the professional development of technical and soft skills.

About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The annual salary target for this position in this market is $25.00-30.00 per hour. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the market demand, education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.