Tax Internship — Flexible Hours, Hands-On Training

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Paducah (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Access to investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Paducah, KY seeks qualified students for a Tax Internship for the 2027 spring season. The internship starts in January and runs through April, with a minimum of 20 hours per week and potential to transition to full-time.

You will gain hands-on tax experience, training in a two-day tax course in January, and mentorship from senior staff, managers, and partners to sharpen technical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting and CPA eligibility in progress.
• Tech skills that support assignment completion.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Willingness to take initiative and own work.
• Proficiency in Word and Excel.
• Regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Complete simple individual and business tax returns efficiently within deadlines.
• Execute routine journal entries and prepare adjusted trial balances used in tax preparation.
• Organize and prepare work papers to support the tax file.
• Prepare state or local personal property tax returns as needed.
• Work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

CPA eligibility

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ownership of work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Working towards CPA eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Paducah, KY seeks qualified students for a Tax Internship for the 2027 spring season. The internship starts in January and runs through April, with a minimum of 20 hours per week and potential to transition to full-time.

You will gain hands-on tax experience, training in a two-day tax course in January, and mentorship from senior staff, managers, and partners to sharpen technical skills.