Tax Intern (Spring 2027)

Honkamp, P.C.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Diverse client exposure

Flexible scheduling

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a tax intern to apply classroom learning to real-world client work while gaining hands-on experience in a public accounting firm.

You will document work, assist with level 3 and 4 returns, and learn tax processes, deadlines, and software. No prior experience required; pursuing an accounting-related degree.

This internship offers competitive compensation, exposure to diverse clients, flexible scheduling, and opportunities to transition to full-time.

Qualifications

• Pursuing accounting-related degree.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to solve problems and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Document work effectively.
• Support tax return preparation.
• Learn tax processes and scanning/verification procedures.
• Support data entry and record-keeping.
• Assist in administrative functions.
• Familiarize with tax software.
• Represent the firm to universities.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Tools

Microsoft 365

Office equipment operation

Job description

Who We Are:

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.

Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you'll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

A Typical Day in the Life:

As a tax intern, you will work alongside Honkamp team members by applying the skills learned in the classroom to real-world, business-impacting projects and provide tax proficiency to your assigned section.

Responsibilities may include:

• Effectively document work.
• Prep level 3 and 4 returns.
• Develop an understanding of tax process, becoming efficient in scan/assembly/verification procedures.
• Develop an understanding of basic income tax returns and various tax extensions and deadlines.
• Assisting with data entry and maintaining tax-related records.
• Assist in administrative functions.
• Become familiar with various scan, tax, workflow, verification, and other software.
• Act as an ambassador to the universities.

This Role may be for you

if you a re considering a long-term career in public accounting and want exposure to the industry, d esire to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills or w ant to demonstrate your performance and ability to potentially join Honkamp as a full-time employee!

Qualifications:

• No prior experience or training required -- candidates should be pursuing a degree in an accounting-related field.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, the operation of basic office equipment.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication and problem-solving.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g. sitting at a desk).
• Ability to work in a shared office environment with moderate noise levels.

Top Benefits and Perks:

As an intern, you’ll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to grow professionally

EOE