TAX INTERN 2027 – Springfield, MO

Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP; Springfield, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Elliott, Robinson & Company, LLP in Springfield, MO seeks a Tax Intern to learn accounting, individual tax returns, payroll taxes and monthly bookkeeping under close mentoring. You will perform hands-on tax preparation tasks, assist with W-2s and 1099s, and participate in firm initiatives while developing technical knowledge and professional conduct aligned with AICPA standards.

This paid internship offers real-world experience in a locally owned CPA firm with a collaborative team and

Qualifications

• Active enrollment in a 4-year accounting degree with coursework relevant to taxation and bookkeeping.
• Tax I course completed or in progress is preferred.
• GPA of 3.25 or higher is expected.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing payroll tax returns, W-2s and 1099s.
• Prepare individual tax returns under supervision.
• Collaborate with the team to follow firm processes and professional conduct.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Cooperative team player

Multi-tasking

Initiative

Education

Enrolled in a 4-year accounting degree

Tax I course completed or in progress

Minimum 3.25 GPA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Locally owned and multi-award winning Certified Public Accounting firm, Elliott, Robinson & Company, is pleased to announce a paid position for a Tax Intern.

Here you will be challenged with accounting problems that do not come out of a textbook. The work is exciting and stimulating while gaining invaluable experience.

Primary Function

The Tax Intern is a professional responsible for learning, developing and applying their technical skills in accounting, individual tax returns, monthly bookkeeping and payroll taxes. A collaborative function includes working as part of a team to carry out tasks under close mentoring and supervision.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Job duties require proficient abilities in the following areas:

• Develops an understanding of the business and the Intern role
• Follows Company processes and procedures
• Understands the rules, regulations and Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA
• Works as an effective staff member to complete components and assigned tasks
• Preparing payroll tax returns, W-2s and 1099s
• Preparing individual tax returns
• Participates in firm wide initiatives - recruiting, staff celebration events, etc.

Required Skills

Required skill sets to be successful in this position include:

• Strong communication skills and cooperative team player
• Effectively multi-task
• Initiative to take adequate steps to succeed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

Required Qualifications

Qualifications and experience includes:

• Actively working towards a 4-year accounting degree
• Completed or currently enrolled in Tax I course
• Minimum 3.25 GPA
• Developing technical knowledge in college/university course work

INSIGHT. INTEGRITY. IMPACT.

Elliott, Robinson and Company, LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer