TAX INTERN

Job Description

Tax Intern – Spring 2027 (Clearwater, FL) | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is a Seasonal Tax Intern position at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in Clearwater, FL, specifically for Spring 2027. Carr, Riggs & Ingram is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm, highly regarded for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise across various industries. The firm is widely acknowledged for its commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success and stands out through its collaborative, client-focused approach. This role matters as it provides essential support to professional staff, ensuring personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge, reflecting the company’s ethos that #EverybodyCounts in creating an empowered workplace for all, from interns to partners.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Clearwater, FL
• Mission: Support professional staff in tax and auditing functions by preparing documentation, managing data, and maintaining client records to contribute to the delivery of tailored solutions for client success.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare core accounting documents: Accurately prepare work papers, trial balances, and depreciation schedules.
• Manage data entry: Efficiently enter data into various computer applications.
• Support tax preparation processes: Gather necessary data for tax return preparation and maintain the comprehensive tax library.
• Maintain client records: Organize and manage client tax and auditing files securely.
• Facilitate professional communication: Draft and prepare engagement correspondence.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university, pursuing a major in accounting. This position is an Entry-Level internship, designed for students beginning their professional career path in tax.
• Experience: Demonstrated familiarity and proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Possess strong demonstrated written and oral communication skills, crucial for internal collaboration and client engagement; exhibit the proven ability to work effectively both independently on assigned tasks and cooperatively as part of a broader team; and maintain a consistently high degree of discretion when handling confidential client and company information.
• Authorization: Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Carr, Riggs & Ingram will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position.