Tax Intern

Job Description

Spring 2027 Tax Intern | Whittlesey

The Tone:
This is a Spring 2027 Tax Internship at Whittlesey, a firm operating in a Hybrid or Remote capacity, with the internship running from January to April. Whittlesey is a diverse team that provides today’s business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services. Joining as a Tax Intern offers an exciting career opportunity to gain meaningful tax and accounting work, building on academic learning with real-world experience and launching an accounting career within a collaborative and innovative environment. Whittlesey is proud to be named one of the “Best of the Best” Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), reflecting superior financial and operational performance. The firm combines the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm, ensuring team members have access to career development resources and personal coaching through an open-door leadership policy. Collaboration and community are key values, respecting each team member’s unique talents and contributions, and encouraging active involvement in community-driven events.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: Hybrid or Remote

• Mission: Perform meaningful tax and accounting work, applying academic knowledge to real-world client engagements under expert mentorship.
• Tech Stack: Computers, Spreadsheet software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Contribute to current client engagements by performing essential tax and accounting tasks.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced staff to complete various projects.
• Practical Application: Translate academic learning into real-world professional experience within the firm.
• Cross-Functional Participation: Engage in diverse projects, collaborating with teams from across the firm.
• Professional Development: Receive guidance and support from seasoned tax, auditing, and consulting professionals through mentorship.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s accounting program. This is an Entry-Level internship position.
• Experience: No specific prior professional work experience is required. Candidates should be capable of applying academic knowledge to practical scenarios, demonstrating familiarity with business concepts relevant to tax and accounting.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency with computers and common spreadsheet software programs for data entry and analysis. Possession of a valid state driver’s license is required for client or office travel as needed for hybrid roles.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above is preferred, though not strictly required, indicating strong academic performance.