Tax Intern

Job Description

Busy Season Tax Intern | Pease Bell

The Tone:
This is an internship at Pease Bell, located in Cleveland, OH, Akron, OH, or Lakewood, NJ. Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with over 175 professionals and a national client base, supporting businesses across a wide range of industries. This role is a paid internship designed to provide valuable, hands-on experience in tax during one of the firm’s most active periods, offering exposure equivalent to a first-year associate. The firm is recognized as a Top Workplace, fostering a people-first culture with strong mentorship and a commitment to professional development, making it an ideal environment to launch your career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, up to 40 hours/week, with potential for overtime (January – April 2027)
• Location: In-person, Cleveland, OH or Akron, OH or Lakewood, NJ

• Team: Works directly with the Tax team
• Mission: To prepare individual and business tax returns, apply academic knowledge to real-world scenarios, and support the tax team in meeting important filing deadlines.
• Tech Stack: Tax preparation software, internal systems, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Tax Returns: Prepare and assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Manage Client Documents: Organize and analyze tax documents received from clients.
• Conduct Tax Research: Conduct basic tax research and ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Facilitate Communication: Communicate with team members to resolve open items and gather additional documentation.
• Support Firm Operations: Utilize tax preparation software and internal systems to prepare supporting workpapers and help meet important filing deadlines and client deliverables.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, with progress towards CPA eligibility.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; demonstrated ability to apply academic knowledge to practical scenarios.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills; eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.