Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer Internship 2027 | Tax Intern | San Diego | Citrin Cooperman

The Tone:
This is a Summer Internship 2027 at Citrin Cooperman, located in San Diego, CA. Citrin Cooperman fosters a professional and collaborative work environment, continually seeking talented individuals who contribute fresh perspectives, strong problem-solving skills, and sharp technical expertise. The firm understands the importance of choices in one’s career, and its team of supportive professionals is dedicated to aiding your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, interns receive competitive compensation and benefits, coupled with the valuable flexibility to manage both personal and professional life effectively. This Tax intern role is designed to provide comprehensive tools and training, enabling participants to gain essential professional skills and practical experience. The internship program is specifically structured as a robust learning experience, thoughtfully combining academic class theory with real-world applications in the tax field.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (minimum 25 hours per week)
• Location: In-person San Diego, CA
• Mission: To develop professional skills and experience by applying tax class theory to real-world applications within a supportive firm environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, tax preparation software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare tax returns and tax extensions for clients.
• Information Organization: Organize various tax-related information efficiently.
• Tax Correspondence Assistance: Assist with responses to tax notices and support during examinations.
• Software Maintenance: Maintain a current working knowledge of the tax preparation software utilized by the office.
• Administrative Support: Perform various administrative tasks as needed to support the tax team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level internship opportunity. Ideal candidates must currently be a junior or in the academic year immediately prior to their graduation, depending on whether they are enrolled in a 4-year or 5-year academic program. A critical prerequisite is the successful completion of at least one university-level tax class. Furthermore, applicants must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and possess current authorization to work legally in the United States.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate the flexibility to commit to working a minimum of 25 hours each week throughout the internship period, and also be available to work weekends as needed to meet project deadlines. Active participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is a mandatory qualification for this role.
• Skills: Required skills include strong organizational abilities to manage various tasks and information, excellent interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and client interaction, and clear communication skills, both written and verbal. Candidates must also be highly detail-oriented and proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite of applications.