Tax Intern - Summer 2027 (Charleston, SC)

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram (CRI) in Charleston, SC, invites you to join our Tax Internship for Summer 2027. You will support the tax team with data gathering, document prep, and engagement communications while learning CRI's client service approach.

This paid internship emphasizes hands-on experience, collaboration with professionals, and exposure to tax returns and compliance tasks as you develop professional skills in a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
• Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining client tax and auditing files.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting major enrolled in accredited college/university

Strong academic performance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax software basics

Job description

TAX INTERN - Summer 2027
At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

TAX INTERN - Summer 2027
At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.
We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
• Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation, maintaining the tax library, and maintaining client tax and auditing files.

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.
We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us atwww.criadv.com.
CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.