Tax Internship, Spring 2028

BMF - Bober Markey Fedorovich; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for Your Day casual attire

BMF swag

Access to unlimited CPE courses through Becker

BMF Advisor Program

Happy hours and community service events

CPA benefits including exam cost reimbursement

Job summary

BMF - Bober Markey Fedorovich in Akron, Ohio, is seeking an internship candidate for an entry-level Staff Accountant role. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns, conducting research, and assisting in projects while adhering to the Firm’s Mission.

BMF offers an engaging work environment with training, mentorship, and numerous perks such as casual attire and unlimited CPE courses.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and be detail-oriented.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Preparing tax returns for corporate, partnership, and individual clients.
• Conducting tax research as needed.
• Reviewing workpapers before submission.
• Assisting in special projects when required.
• Adhering to the Firm’s Mission and Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Proficiency in Word

Problem-solving skills

Education

Accounting major (junior, senior, or fifth year)

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Who We Are

BMF is one of Northeast Ohio’s premier accounting and business advisory services firms handling a wide variety of complex audit, tax and business advisory matters for our prestigious and diversified client base. Big enough to serve regional, national, and international clients, but small enough to foster a family atmosphere. From large, publicly held companies to smaller, family‑owned businesses, our clients come in all shapes and sizes so you’ll get opportunities to serve a variety of industries in many ways.

When looking for the right place for your internship, what's important to you? BMF offers a fast‑paced and challenging environment, highly competitive compensation, training on the latest technical issues, ongoing professional development, and an energetic culture that encourages advancement and promotion.

What You’ll Be Doing

In nearly all aspects of the internship, you are doing the work of an entry‑level Staff Accountant. Your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Preparing corporate, partnership, individual and other tax returns and, when necessary, conducting tax research.
• Demonstrating a good working knowledge of accounting, tax and other applicable software.
• Reviewing workpapers prior to submitting to direct supervisor.
• Assisting in special projects, as needed.
• Adherence to the Firm’s Mission and Core Values.

Qualifications

Candidates should be accounting majors, completing their junior, senior, or fifth year during the spring semester of 2028. All candidates must possess excellent communication and organizational skills, be able to prioritize multiple tasks, and be highly detail oriented. The ideal candidate also possesses strong computer skills and proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and Word; the ability to work independently, with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm; results orientation with a high level of personal integrity; and excellent problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.

Please indicate on your resume the date of completion of your 150‑hour requirement and/or when you will become CPA eligible.

Perks

• "Dress for Your Day" casual attire
• BMF swag
• Access to unlimited CPE courses through Becker—both technical and non‑technical courses
• BMF Advisor Program—every associate is assigned a peer advisor and a primary advisor to guide them through the internship program and help with overall development
• In‑office happy hours, community service events and plenty of ways to get to know your colleagues both in and out of the office
• CPA benefits (once hired full time): Becker review program at no cost to you, reimbursement for 100% of exam costs, 10 paid days off, $3k bonus upon passing all 4 parts

Additional Info

January–April, Monday through Friday, 8 AM–5 PM. 40+ hours per week. These positions are full‑time and only candidates with 40+ hours of availability to work during regular business hours will be considered. BMF reimburses for travel time and expenses. This position is non‑exempt, and therefore, all hours over 40 worked in a week will be paid at time and a half (1.5X).