Tax & Assurance Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern (Assurance or Tax) | Eide Bailly

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Eide Bailly, located in Abilene, TX. Eide Bailly is a top advisory firm that has built its success since 1917 around meaningful relationships with clients, communities, and its people. The firm focuses on creating a supportive environment where individuals are connected and empowered to grow. This role is crucial for providing hands-on experience and a supportive foundation for future accounting professionals, fostering a team that values authenticity and trust.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Abilene, TX
• Team: Collaborative team of accounting professionals, working directly with experienced staff.
• Mission: To provide foundational accounting experience in either assurance or tax, equipping interns with practical skills to contribute to client success through diligent financial reporting or securing optimal tax benefits.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Participate actively in client engagement meetings for various projects.
• Prepare detailed accounting-related reports for clients across diverse industries within the assurance track.
• Travel to client sites (10-40% required) to work directly with the team on assurance engagements.
• Complete individual and business tax returns of varying difficulty levels across many industries within the tax track.
• Analyze complex tax situations to ensure the application of maximum tax benefits for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional actively working toward a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Currently on track to sit for the CPA license.
• Skills:
• Inquisitive nature and enjoyment of learning about various client business processes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and consistently meet deadlines.
• Commitment to upholding the highest professional standards and maintaining strict client confidentiality.
• Interest in a variety of industries and the challenge of audit engagements.