Winter 2027 Tax or Audit Internship

Jobtailor; Arizona; On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an accounting internship to gain hands-on experience supporting audit and tax engagements and to assist engagement teams with procedures. You will build an understanding of clients' businesses, collaborate with teams, and prepare workpapers and tax returns while maintaining confidentiality.

Strong foundational knowledge, coursework, and communication skills are essential; CPA eligibility planned and US work authorization required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in or pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
• At least one academic term remaining after the internship.
• On track to meet CPA exam eligibility before the full-time Associate position.
• Authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
• Resume and unofficial transcript(s) required.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Foundational accounting knowledge developed through coursework.
• Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly.
• Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Curiosity, learning agility, willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback.
• Effective and respectful collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
• Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and responsive client service.

Responsibilities

• Support audit and tax engagements with assigned procedures.
• Assist teams with procedures, document work, and conclusions.
• Prepare tax returns, workpapers, and supporting schedules.
• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information.
• Communicate progress, questions, and potential issues in a timely manner.
• Apply coaching to strengthen technical knowledge and work quality.
• Participate in training, team activities, and other assigned duties.
• Test account balances, transactions, and other financial information; document results.
• Conduct tax research and document findings.
• Use firm-approved audit, tax preparation, research, and collaboration tools.
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Skills

Accounting basics

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Learning agility

Education

Pursuing accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Document management

Collaboration tools

Job description

• Gain hands‑on experience supporting audit and other assurance engagements or tax engagements
• Assist engagement teams with assigned audit procedures, analyzing information, documenting work and conclusions
• Assist with tax returns, workpapers, research, analysis, calculations, supporting schedules, and related deliverables
• Build understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, transactions, financial reporting processes, assurance needs, and tax needs
• Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information and maintain well‑supported documentation
• Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues
• Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge and work quality
• Participate in training, team activities, special projects, and other assigned duties
• For assurance: test account balances, transactions, and other financial information; prepare workpapers documenting procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions
• For tax: prepare federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, calculations, and supporting schedules; conduct tax research and document findings
• Use firm‑approved audit, tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, data analysis, and collaboration technologies
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in accordance with firm policies and professional standards

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in or pursuing a bachelor's degree program in Accounting or a related business discipline from an accredited institution
• Must have at least one academic term remaining following completion of the internship
• On track to meet the educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility prior to the start of a full‑time Associate position
• Authorized to work in the United States without employer‑sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future
• Resume and unofficial transcript(s) required
• At least 18 years of age
• Foundational accounting knowledge developed through academic coursework
• Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately
• Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI‑enabled tools, responsibly
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Curiosity, learning agility, willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback
• Effective and respectful collaboration in a team‑oriented environment
• Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines
• Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment
• Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and responsive client service

Core Competencies

Demonstrates foundational accounting knowledge and proficiency in tax preparation and audit procedures, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail. Exhibits effective communication and collaboration abilities while maintaining professionalism and integrity in client service.

Highest‑signal resume keywords

• Foundational Accounting Knowledge
• Tax Preparation
• Audit Procedures
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Research and Analysis

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Tax Returns Preparation
• Audit Procedures Documentation
• Financial Analysis
• Workpaper Preparation
• Data Analysis

Soft Skills

• Clear Communication
• Collaboration
• Time Management
• Attention to Detail
• Curiosity and Learning Agility

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Audit Engagements
• Assurance Engagements
• Tax Engagements
• Financial Reporting
• Client Service

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Document Management Technologies
• Collaboration Technologies