Tax Verification Internship Spring 2027

WithumSmith+Brown; Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

WithumSmith+Brown is seeking a verification intern for 2027 in-person hours, supporting tax professionals with SurePrep 1040SCAN and OCR technology. Responsibilities include verifying 1040 data, inputting client information, and ensuring accuracy in a paperless workflow.

You should be able to work independently, communicate clearly, and balance school with a 20+ hour weekly commitment. Accounting majors preferred; grad date in 2029 is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Must possess strong communication skills and be able to work independently in a team setting.
• Accounting majors preferred; graduation date in 2029 is advantageous.
• GPA not specified; framing as 3.0+ is common but not stated in this posting.

Responsibilities

• Support tax professionals using the SurePrep 1040SCAN and OCR tools.
• Verify and input 1040 tax data provided by clients.
• Assist in making the software workflow efficient and paperless.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in person

Flexible work hours

Education

Accounting major or related

Graduation 2029 preferred

Tools

SurePrep OCR

OCR technology

XCM

Job description

Withum is a place where talent thrives - where who you are matters. It’s a place of endless opportunities for growth. A place where entrepreneurial energy plus inclusive teamwork equals exponential results.Explore different industries. Learn new skills. Connect with our diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into the career you envision. Your Career Starts with You.Experience the Transformative Power of Withum Plus You - that’s the Power in the Plus!Job Description:Withum is seeking 2029 grads for our Verification Internship.As a verification intern, you will gain hands on experience supporting tax professionals through technology driven solutions. This internship is conducted in person and will run from late January through mid-April 2027.How You’ll Spend Your Time:Utilizing software called SurePrep that utilizes 1040SCAN and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology and verify efficiency of the software’s operationsVerifying and inputting 1040 tax data submitted by clients and scanned into softwareConstantly focusing on details and accuracy of the software’s functionality to successfully prepare tax documents for clientsHelping maximize efficiency in the 1040SCAN software to facilitate paperless tax workflowProviding solutions to errors in 1040SCAN operations to ensure effective results from the softwareUtilizing XCM to ensure proper distribution of completed work to the appropriate person to create efficiency in the completion of tax projectsWorking with the tax department workflow and document storage toolsThe Kinds of Students We Want to Talk to Have Many of The Following:Strong communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work independentlyAbility to work in personFlexible work hours to balance with school workload/scheduleMust be able to work at least 20 hours per weekAccounting majors preferredThose with a grad date in 2029 preferredGPA of 3.0 or higherCommitment to working with others in a team to make an impactPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.For positions in California, the compensation for this position ranges from $20-25 per hour. Final offer amounts are based on multiple factors such as the specific role, hiring location, as well as the individual’s skills, experience and qualifications. In addition to the base compensation, Withum offers a competitive benefits package and bonus program (for eligible roles) based on individual and firm performance. For additional information on our benefits, visit our website at https://www.withum.com/careers/.No sponsorship is available for this position.WithumSmith+Brown, PC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, (including pregnancy), genetic information, marital status, domestic partnership status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, weight, height, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.