Tax Intern - Spring 2028

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd.; Deerfield, Chicago (IL, IL); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Part time

Job summary

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. is seeking a Tax Intern for Spring 2028 in Deerfield, IL.

This internship offers hands-on experience with federal and state tax returns, research, and diverse client engagements across Manufacturing, Real Estate, and Tech sectors. You will work from a hybrid office setup with locations in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove, and gain mentorship, career growth, and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Working toward a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• CPA Eligible between Dec 2028 - May 2029.
• Available to work a typical Monday through Saturday work schedule - January 2028 through April 2028.

Responsibilities

• Work on the entire federal and state tax returns.
• Participate in all stages of tax engagements, including data gathering, preparation of returns, and tax research.
• Complete workpapers and work on a variety of tax returns, including 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1040, 1041.
• Prepare tax resolution notices, gather data, and assist in tax field exams.
• Other special projects as assigned.

Skills

Strong collaboration

Teamwork

Availability Monday-Saturday

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA eligible Dec 2028 - May 2029

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Deerfield, IL 60015Position Type: InternshipSalary Range: $35.00 - $35.00 HourlyMiller Cooper is seeking a Tax Intern – Spring 2028 to join our growing team!

With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.

Firm Highlights

• Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2025), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).
• Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
• Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
• The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
• Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.
• Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.

How We Will Invest in You

• Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm.
• Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you.
• Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries.
• Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement.

How You Will Contribute

• Work on the entire business and individual federal and state tax returns.
• Participate in all stages of tax engagements, including data gathering, preparation of returns, and tax research.
• Complete workpapers and work on a variety of tax returns, including 1120, 1120-S, 1065, 1040, 1041.
• Prepare tax resolution notices, gather data, and assist in tax field exams.
• Other special projects as assigned.

About YOU!

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• CPA Eligible between Dec 2028 - May 2029.
• Available to work a typical Monday through Saturday work schedule - January 2028 through April 2028.
• DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATIONto travel to and from client locations and our office locations.
• Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team.

The intern pay range is inclusive of all departments within the Firm and does not vary based on an individual’s qualifications. The hourly compensation for this role is $35 per hour.

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