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Paid Internship – Tax Accounting (Potential to Staff Level 1)
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Paid Internship – Tax Accounting (Potential to Staff Level 1) | KWC Certified Public Accountants
The Tone:
This is a paid internship at KWC Certified Public Accountants, located in Alexandria, VA, and Richmond, VA, with flexible options for remote work. KWC is a rapidly growing public accounting firm, consistently recognized for its award-winning culture and commitment to client satisfaction. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain practical, hands-on experience in various areas of tax accounting, supported by a formal training program and the potential to transition into a full-time Staff Level 1 position. Interns will contribute to a firm known for its diversity and high-tech environment while building a foundational career in public accounting.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time, Part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)
• Location: Alexandria, VA; Richmond, VA (flexible to work in office or remotely)
• Team: Tax Accounting (within Accounting & Auditing, Business Services, Family Wealth Services, or Client Advisory Services groups)
• Mission: To provide essential support in tax return preparation and related accounting projects, gaining experience toward a Staff Level 1 position.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Individual, partnership, and corporate income tax returns accurately.
• Complete: Other required tax returns, including sales tax, business license, personal property, and payroll tax returns.
• Process: Business registration forms as needed for various clients.
• Participate: In select accounting and auditing projects to broaden experience.
• Contribute: To client advisory services projects when opportunities arise.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Early Career professional pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: Foundational understanding of accounting principles as demonstrated by current academic pursuit.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication, ability to analyze and interpret tax data, highly detail-oriented, thorough, organized, professional image, positive attitude, and a receptive team player.
