Tax Intern - Growth, Mentorship & CPA Prep

Sorren, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive medical, dental, and?

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Firm-sponsored events

End of busy season celebrations

Job summary

Sorren, Inc. is seeking an accounting/tax internship in Chicago. You will assist with preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, support tax-related accounting tasks, and learn through hands-on duties within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and willingness to learn tax software. Flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time interns is available, with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Basic understanding of accounting and tax principles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy with numbers and documentation.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and willingness to learn tax prep software.
• Good communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow instructions, ask questions, and seek feedback to improve work.
• Availability to work part-time or full-time during the internship term, with flexibility during peak deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Support quarterly and annual accounting tasks that feed into tax preparation
• Help review prior returns and documents to gather and organize missing information
• Record tax data with accuracy and attention to potential connections across entities
• Assist in calculating quarterly and annual estimated tax liabilities
• Participate in basic tax planning discussions and projects as appropriate
• Communicate clearly with internal team members to clarify data or document issues
• Contribute to team projects and participate in learning opportunities and training sessions
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
• Meet agreed upon targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (in progress)

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Sorren, Inc. is seeking an accounting/tax internship in Chicago. You will assist with preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, support tax-related accounting tasks, and learn through hands-on duties within a collaborative team.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, Excel proficiency, and willingness to learn tax software. Flexible scheduling for part-time or full-time interns is available, with opportunities for growth and training.