Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Winter Internship – Quad Cities | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at UHY-US, located in the Quad Cities. UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services primarily to the dynamic middle market. This role is crucial for assisting clients with tax compliance and planning, allowing an intern to gain hands-on experience in preparing various tax returns and collaborating with experienced professionals. The intern will build foundational technical skills while contributing to high-quality deliverables for a diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Quad Cities

• Team: Collaborates with internal teams and senior professionals.
• Mission: Prepare business and individual tax returns and assist clients with tax compliance and planning.
• Tech Stack: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct tax research to interpret laws and analyze financial data for compliance and opportunities.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and explain tax concepts clearly.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, while maintaining organized client files.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other tax professionals and support senior team members on complex projects and audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a High School Diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• Experience: 0 – 1 year of relevant experience.
• Skills: Tax return preparation, Financial information organization, Tax research and analysis, Client communication, Data input using tax software.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, actively working towards CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification, responsible for completing minimum CPE credit requirement, and experience with CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, or Checkpoint for Tax Research.