Tax Internship - Hybrid, Training & Growth

Cognitioworld; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Cognitioworld in Salt Lake City is offering a summer internship for students pursuing accounting degrees. You will prepare federal and state income tax returns and supporting work papers, under supervision, gaining hands-on experience.

This paid internship is a hybrid role requiring about 40 hours per week from mid-June to mid-August. Ideal candidates are on track to graduate between Dec 2028 and Jul 2029, with strong GPAs and Beta Alpha Psi membership, and a readiness to learn and contribute.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting or a master’s in accounting/taxation with graduation window Dec 2028–Jul 2029.
• Available to work 40 hours per week from mid-June through mid-August.
• Minimum overall and accounting GPAs of 3.0.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts.
• Complete projects within engagement timeline and budget.
• Learn and use firm tax preparation software to enhance service quality.
• Perform self-review of work and tax technical research as assigned.
• Develop relationships with firm professionals and participate in training.
• Collaborate with buddy and performance manager on professional development of technical and soft skills.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Team player

Fast learner

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s in accounting

Master’s in accounting/taxation

Job description

Cognitioworld in Salt Lake City is offering a summer internship for students pursuing accounting degrees. You will prepare federal and state income tax returns and supporting work papers, under supervision, gaining hands-on experience.

This paid internship is a hybrid role requiring about 40 hours per week from mid-June to mid-August. Ideal candidates are on track to graduate between Dec 2028 and Jul 2029, with strong GPAs and Beta Alpha Psi membership, and a readiness to learn and contribute.