Tax Intern - Spring 2028

Kerkering, Barberio & Co; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Advancement potential

Training & development

Company parties

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Kerkering, Barberio & Co in Sarasota, FL is seeking a Tax Intern for a January 2028 start. This interim, entry‑level role requires no prior public accounting experience and focuses on accounting, tax, and client services under supervision.

You will learn to record transactions, prepare trial balances and simple financial statements, and assist with proofs and reviews while meeting deadlines. Strong communication, organization, and professionalism are essential as you collaborate with clients and

Qualifications

• Proficiency with multiple computer programs and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrates good critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conducts self with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer programs.
• Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
• Assists with proofing financial statements and other documents, as applicable.
• Organizes work papers in a logical sequence that can be followed.
• Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Performs other accounting and tax duties as needed in engagements.

Skills

Multi-program proficiency

Critical thinking

Verbal & written communication

Integrity & professionalism

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting in progress

Job description

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Free food & snacks

Title:

Tax Intern

Location:

Sarasota, FL

Start Date:

January 2028

Employment Status:

Seasonal Non-Exempt

Position Overview:

A Tax Intern is an interim entry-level position which requires no prior public accounting or specialized industry experience. The primary function of the Tax Intern is to perform such functions related to accounting, tax, and other client services as directed by those professional members responsible for service completion. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting and tax knowledge, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.

Essential Functions:

• Records transactions in ledgers, prepares trial balances and simple financial statements using computer programs.
• Reconciles accounts to control accounts.
• Assists with proofing financial statements and other documents, as applicable.
• Organizes work papers in a logical sequence that can be followed.
• Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.
• Performs other accounting and tax duties as needed in engagements.

Other Functions:

• Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills:

• Ability to become proficient with multiple computer programs and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrates good critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conducts self with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Required Education:

Bachelor’s in accounting in progress

Required Experience:

Relevant tax coursework