Tax Intern - Spring 2027 (New Bern, NC)

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

company-paid long-term disability and

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Tax Intern for Spring 2027 in New Bern, NC. The role supports preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, and gathering data for tax return preparation, under supervision.

You will gain hands-on experience with client files and tax libraries while collaborating with staff. Applicants must be accounting majors, possess good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and in teams.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, and engagement correspondence.
• Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax and auditing files.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Accounting major, student

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us atwww.criadv.com.

Benefits

• 21 PTO days
• 9 paid holidays
• company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability coverage
• parental leave
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) retirement plan