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Intern – Accounting and Auditing
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Job Description
Tax Intern | SingerLewak LLP
The Tone:
This is an internship at SingerLewak LLP, a firm primarily operating in the western region (specific location not provided in the listing). SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm, serving clients since 1959 and renowned for its excellence and industry leadership. This role is crucial for gaining diverse accounting experience, as interns contribute to various client engagements across accounting, auditing, and tax services. The firm emphasizes professional and personal advancement through programs promoting a culture of learning and growth.
The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified (firm operates in Western Region)
• Pay: $26–$30 hourly
• Mission: To assist supervisory personnel with diversified accounting, auditing, and tax duties, supporting client engagements and the firm’s reputation for expertise.
What You’ll Actually Do
• Process financial data: Record transactions in ledgers, prepare trial balances, and create simple financial statements using computer software programs.
• Maintain financial accuracy: Reconcile accounts to control accounts and perform schedule computations for accruals, property, and equipment, including calculating depreciation expense.
• Support tax preparation: Assist in the preparation of various tax returns, including payroll tax, sales tax, other local taxes, and certain personal income tax returns.
• Facilitate audits: Compile workpapers and other accounting reports necessary for audits, and assist with performing assigned audit or review procedures.
• Perform diverse accounting tasks: Contribute to a variety of other accounting, auditing, and tax duties as needed for engagements, under the supervision of different professionals.
The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum a High School Diploma and completion of at least two years’ work towards a bachelor’s degree, typically in accounting. This role is suited for entry-level candidates.
• Experience: Demonstrated academic progress towards a bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting. Performance will be judged on quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.
• Skills: Foundational accounting knowledge and the ability to manage tasks efficiently within established timeframes.
