Tax Internship – Tax

Job Description

Spring 2027 Tax Intern: Middle Georgia | Nichols Cauley

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Nichols Cauley, located in Middle Georgia. Nichols Cauley operates as a leading integrated financial services platform, earning recognition among the Top 100 Firms by Inside Public Accounting. The firm is also honored as one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Young Accountants, highlighting its dedication to professional excellence, career development, and a collaborative, supportive culture. Through its Manage. Protect. Grow. approach, the company provides clients with coordinated expertise across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting, while continually investing in technology, automation, and AI-driven innovation to enhance client service and empower its people. This internship offers students a critical opportunity to gain hands-on experience during the busy tax season, contribute directly to client financial health by learning the tax code and preparing returns, and develop foundational skills for a successful career in tax within a supportive professional environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Middle Georgia
• Mission: To provide essential support to the tax department by accurately preparing various tax returns, conducting thorough tax research, and assisting with planning initiatives, enabling Nichols Cauley to deliver coordinated expertise that manages, protects, and grows clients’ financial pictures, particularly for family-owned businesses and their owners across many industries.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Tax Software, Firm Technology

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns for diverse clients under the direct supervision of experienced professionals.
• Financial Data Analysis: Gather, organize, and meticulously analyze client financial information to support the accurate completion of tax processes.
• Tax Issue Research: Conduct thorough research on specific tax issues and clearly summarize the findings for review and application by the tax team.
• Planning and Projections: Assist with various tax projection and planning projects, contributing to strategic financial advice for clients.
• Technology Application: Utilize firm-specific tax software and other integrated technologies to efficiently prepare, track, and manage client returns throughout the busy season.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or taxation, with graduation expected 2026, and actively working toward CPA exam eligibility.
• Experience: Entry-level experience gained through academic studies in accounting or taxation, demonstrating a foundational understanding of financial principles.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, a genuine desire to learn and comprehend the complexities of the tax code, proven good organization and effective time management capabilities crucial for deadline-driven periods, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and a proactive comfort with learning and quickly adapting to new software and firm technologies.