Tax Intern | Spring 2027

CBIZ; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ in Portland, ME is seeking a motivated tax professional to assist in planning and preparing returns across various industries as part of our Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing teams.

You will develop tax compliance knowledge, support IRS audits, and participate in client assignments from start to finish, while building strong relationships with staff and clients. This entry-level role emphasizes service, communication, and professional standards.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Research skills

Project management

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent problem solving

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Intranet software

Education

Bachelor's degree progress

Masters in Accounting/Taxation or related field

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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