Winter Tax Internship Program

Job Description

Winter Tax Intern (2027) – Poughkeepsie, NY | PKF O’Connor Davies

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at PKF O’Connor Davies, located in Poughkeepsie, NY. PKF O’Connor Davies is a highly-regarded accounting, tax, and advisory firm with an established presence across the U.S. and an international reach through its PKF global network. For over a century, the firm has built its reputation on deep industry expertise and a commitment to delivering substantial value to its clients. This role offers students the opportunity to gain real-world, hands-on experience in public accounting, specifically assisting in quality tax services, client engagements, and tax return preparation during the busy season, making a direct contribution to the firm’s client service mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Poughkeepsie, NY
• Pay: $30–$32 hourly
• Team: Assigned to an industry group, collaborating as a team member
• Mission: Assist in providing quality tax services to the Firm’s clients by helping with tax scanning and tax return preparation.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Relationships: Build professional relationships with clients and team members.
• Compliance: Adhere to firm policies and procedures to ensure efficient and professional work.
• Tax Knowledge: Apply foundational knowledge of technical tax requirements.
• Preparation: Prepare and scan tax returns for various clients.
• Application: Utilize microcomputer applications routinely used in tax services.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university, with at least 75% of coursework completed.
• Experience: Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a team member on diverse client engagements, showcasing strong communication and computer skills. Proven capability to manage multiple tasks effectively while maintaining a customer-focused approach.
• Skills: Fundamental understanding of basic technical tax requirements; proficiency in utilizing relevant microcomputer applications for tax-related tasks.
• Bonus: Ability to commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week, with availability for weekend work; willingness to travel frequently to client sites and other firm locations.