Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern – Spring 2028 | Bennett Thrasher

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Bennett Thrasher, located in Atlanta, GA. Bennett Thrasher is an accounting firm known for offering the expertise and opportunities typically found in larger organizations, while maintaining a strong commitment to culture and a family-like work atmosphere. The firm aims to help clients solve challenges across a variety of industries by collaborating on meaningful work and participating in firm activities. This role is crucial as it provides aspiring accounting professionals with immediate opportunities to contribute to client success and gain hands-on tax experience mirroring that of a first-year staff member.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person – Atlanta, GA

• Mission: To provide quality tax services by assisting with tax return preparation, planning assignments, research projects, and tax projections for a diverse client base.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Accurately and efficiently prepare various tax returns for clients, utilizing feedback to continuously improve and prevent error recurrence.
• Financial Projections: Prepare income tax projections and estimate calculations to support client financial planning.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct research, analysis, development, and summarization of financial information to inform tax strategies.
• Record Assessment: Analyze accounting records, financial statements, or other financial reports to assess accuracy, completeness, and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
• File Management: Maintain and organize client files in accordance with firm standards to ensure efficient and compliant record-keeping.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be working towards an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, specifically as a junior, senior, or masters student, and maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher. Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles is a fundamental requirement for this role.
• Experience: While specific years of professional experience are not required, candidates should be prepared to embrace responsibilities and gain experience equivalent to a first-year staff accountant in a professional setting.
• Skills: Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with colleagues and clients. Demonstrate a strong commitment to professional excellence and delivering high-quality client service. Show foundational knowledge of accounting and auditing standards and theory, applying it to practical tasks.