Tax Intern [Summer]

Platform Accounting Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Training and development

Exposure to diverse tax projects

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Platform Accounting Group in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Tax Intern to assist with researching and resolving technical tax issues, supporting a variety of tax projects, and contributing to other assignments as needed.

The role emphasizes collaboration, feedback, and coaching within a team, with flexible work arrangements and hands-on exposure to multiple tax processes.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a career in Public Accounting.
• High academic and extracurricular achievement.
• Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a team.
• Proficient with office technology and software.
• Strong accounting and tax skills.

Responsibilities

• Gain exposure to U.S. and multi-state tax returns for entities.
• Understand tax return processes with accuracy.
• Research and consult on tax matters using tax software.
• Provide or assist with bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax.
• Support client relationships and learn client finances.
• Collaborate with interns across Platform for best practices.

Skills

Team collaboration

Feedback skills

Prioritize tasks

Office software

Public accounting interest

Education

Accounting student

Tools

Tax software

Bookkeeping tools

Payroll software

Job description

Description

We are seeking a Tax Intern to join our Salt Lake City, UT office, HEB Advisors. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in the accounting industry. As a Tax Intern, you will assist with researching and resolving technical tax issues, supporting a variety of tax projects, and contributing to other assignments as needed. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to both give and receive coaching in a team-oriented environment.

Description

We are seeking a Tax Intern to join our Salt Lake City, UT office, HEB Advisors. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in the accounting industry. As a Tax Intern, you will assist with researching and resolving technical tax issues, supporting a variety of tax projects, and contributing to other assignments as needed. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to both give and receive coaching in a team-oriented environment.

Who we are:

Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50+ offices across 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.

What you will do:

• Gain exposure to complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C-corporations, S-Corporations, partnerships, individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns
• Understand the tax return process with a high degree of accuracy
• Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to research tax matters
• Provide or assist with accounting services including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, etc.
• Support the office in maintaining and enhancing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of each client's business and finances
• Collaborate with the broader team of interns across Platform, gaining insight on best practices and procedures

What we look for:

• Someone interested in pursuing their career in the Public Accounting Industry
• A demonstrated level of high performance in academics and extra-curricular activities
• Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
• Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
• Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage responsibilities in a team environment
• High level proficiency with office technology and software
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax

What we offer:

• Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
• Ongoing informal and formal training and development
• Ability to work across a wide variety of clientele
• Competitive hourly compensation rate