Tax Intern: Mentored, Client-Facing Growth Path

Hannis T. Bourgeois; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Hannis T. Bourgeois in New Orleans is seeking an entry-level Tax Assistant to join our Tax Team. You will assist with tax return preparation, engage with clients, and learn our policies under the guidance of senior staff.

This role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities as you build client relationships and advance toward professional credentials in a supportive, flexible environment.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting from a four-year college or university
• Zero (0) to Two (2) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Learns and assists tax professionals under direction of Seniors, Supervisors, Manager, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Becomes familiar with the firm's policies and procedures including tax return preparation and procedures, including documentation and processing.
• Keeps current on technical issues and learns to apply them to client circumstances.
• Becomes proficient in the use of the various software programs used by the firm. Also becomes familiar with research tools used by the firm.
• Learns to prepare and process client tax returns.

Skills

Client-facing

Learning mindset

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Tax software

Research tools

Job description

Hannis T. Bourgeois in New Orleans is seeking an entry-level Tax Assistant to join our Tax Team. You will assist with tax return preparation, engage with clients, and learn our policies under the guidance of senior staff.

This role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and growth opportunities as you build client relationships and advance toward professional credentials in a supportive, flexible environment.