Tax Intern - Spring 2027 (Clearwater, FL)

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 24,796 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO days

Paid holidays

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

401(k)

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) invites you to join our Tax Internship for Spring 2027. This program blends academic study with hands-on work in tax preparation, data gathering, and engagement correspondence.

You must be enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, demonstrate strong written and oral communication, and work well both independently and in a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) is expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• Discretion handling confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, and depreciation schedules.
• Enter data for computer applications and prepare engagement correspondence.
• Assist staff in gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client files.

Skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Discretion

Education

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Access

Job description

TAX INTERN - Spring 2027

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions

• Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
• Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining client tax and auditing files.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Eligibility for Employment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Benefits

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.