Tax Intern | Summer 2027

YHB CPAs & Consultants; Roanoke (AL); On-site; USD 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

YHB CPAs & Consultants in Roanoke, Alabama, is seeking an intern to gain hands-on experience in tax services. You will assist with preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, shadow tax professionals, and conduct research to stay current on tax laws.

This internship emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and real client exposure across diverse industries, helping you develop essential communication and analytical skills while gaining practical accounting insights.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an accounting program and complete Intermediate Accounting 1.
• Strong time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic understanding of tax principles and accounting practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Shadow tax professionals across all levels.
• Conduct tax research to stay updated on current tax laws.
• Collaborate with team on client data analysis and reconciliations.
• Participate in group internship project and present results.
• Attend client meetings with YHB managers.
• Compute tax extensions or estimated tax payments.
• Gain foundational knowledge of the tax service industry.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Tax knowledge basics

Education

Intermediate Accounting 1 coursework

Job description

What You’ll Earn:

• Supportive teamwork environment, nurturing growth, and camaraderie
• Hands on experience with real client projects and tax filings
• Mentorship programs offering insights from experienced tax professionals
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries, enriching your tax skill set

What You’ll Bring:

• Knowledge from your Intermediate Accounting 1 coursework
• Effective time management and problem-solving abilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Basic understanding of tax principles and accounting practices

What You’ll Do:

• Assist Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, or other tax returns
• Shadow Tax professionals of all levels
• Conduct tax research to stay up to date on current tax laws and regulations
• Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Work collaboratively with other interns in a group project that will be presented at the end of the internship
• Participate in client meetings alongside YHB managers
• Calculate tax extension or estimate payments
• Gain foundational, practical knowledge related to the tax service industry.