Tax Intern | Spring 2027

CBIZ; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

CBIZ seeks a motivated student to join our tax team in New Haven, CT. You will gain hands-on exposure to multiple tax assignments across diverse industries and assist with returns for partnerships, corporations, and individuals.

As part of a client-facing role, you will develop tax compliance knowledge, support IRS audits, and help maintain professional standards and client confidentiality while delivering exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree; Masters preferred.
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning multiple tax assignments across diverse industries.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals.
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns.
• Participate in client engagements from kickoff to delivery.
• Build strong client relationships to improve satisfaction.
• Deliver exceptional client service with tailored attention.
• Maintain professional standards, confidentiality, and conduct.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Masters degree in Accounting or Taxation

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Intranet software

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree; Masters degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software

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