Tax Intern (Spring 2028) – Entry-Level + Free Snacks

Kerkering Barberio & Co; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Free food & snacks

Job summary

Kerkering Barberio & Co. in Sarasota, FL invites applications for a Tax Intern opening for Spring 2028. This entry-level internship focuses on accounting, tax, and client services, with performance evaluated on accuracy and timeliness.

The position is seasonal and non-exempt, offering hands-on experience in tax preparation and financial statement support. Typical duties include ledger entries, trial balances, reconciliations, and assisting with proofing statements, while you develop skills under

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is in progress.
• Proficiency with multiple computer programs and spreadsheets.
• Strong critical thinking, judgment and decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Relevant tax coursework.

Responsibilities

• Record transactions in ledgers and prepare trial balances and simple financial statements.
• Reconcile accounts to control accounts.
• Assist with proofing financial statements and other documents.
• Organize work papers in a logical sequence.
• Meet time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Communicate with clients and team members professionally.
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as needed.

Skills

Critical thinking

Professional judgment

Decision making

Verbal communication

Written communication

Integrity

Organization

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress)

Tax coursework

Tools

Spreadsheets

Computer software

Job description

Kerkering Barberio & Co. in Sarasota, FL invites applications for a Tax Intern opening for Spring 2028. This entry-level internship focuses on accounting, tax, and client services, with performance evaluated on accuracy and timeliness.

The position is seasonal and non-exempt, offering hands-on experience in tax preparation and financial statement support. Typical duties include ledger entries, trial balances, reconciliations, and assisting with proofing statements, while you develop skills under