Tax Internship

Purvis, Gray and Company, LLP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

An accounting firm located in Florida is seeking a Tax Intern to utilize educational knowledge for various accounting tasks. Responsibilities include preparing individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns, researching tax-related issues, and using current tax software. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Accounting and complete a taxation class. Good communication skills and independence in thinking are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA eligibility upon graduation (150 credits needed).
• Completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns.
• Understand and effectively use current tax software applications.
• Research tax-related issues and financial reports.

Skills

Good communication skills

Independence in thinking

Ability to prioritize tasks

Education

Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Current tax and accounting software

Job description

Tax interns will be responsible for utilizing educational knowledge and experience to perform numerous accounting related responsibilities such as:

What You’ll Do

• Prepare individual, business and fiduciary tax returns and projections in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Understand and effectively use current tax and accounting software applications
• Research tax related issues and other related financial reports

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelors or Master’s degree in Accounting (completion of corporate or individual taxation class is required)
• Working towards eligibility to sit for CPA exam upon graduation (150 credits)
• Ability to think independently and make good decisions based on education and experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritize work, follow through on requests, take initiative and meet deadlines