Summer Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Tax Internship | NKSFB

The Tone:
This is an internship at NKSFB, located in the Los Angeles area. NKSFB is the largest business management firm in the United States, with a team of over 650 employees operating from six offices across Los Angeles and New York City. The firm provides sophisticated concierge-style services to top artists in music, film, and television, as well as athletes, executives, and other high achievers, addressing their diverse lifestyle management needs. This Summer 2027 Tax Internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience in tax return preparation, research, and planning, specifically within the intersection of entertainment and accounting, preparing interns to kickstart their careers with insights into a specialized industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship
• Location: In-person, Los Angeles area
• Pay: $24–$26 hourly
• Team: Tax practice team, alongside Business Management and Compliance Audit interns
• Mission: Gain practical experience in tax return preparation, research, and planning for high-net-worth individuals in the entertainment industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare Returns: Prepare individual, partnership, and corporate returns, including estimates, extensions, and projections.
• Conduct Research: Research federal and state tax issues, presenting findings to the group.
• Gather Data: Input and reconcile financial data, ensuring accuracy and tying entries to supporting records.
• Assemble Workpapers: Compile review-ready workpapers and receive direct feedback from reviewers.
• Manage Notices: Assist with responses to IRS and state authorities regarding notices and information requests.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship position for individuals pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a closely related business discipline. Candidates should anticipate graduating between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Experience: Applicants must have completed introductory Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting coursework.
• Skills: Demonstrated competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook is required. Candidates should be self-motivated with excellent organization skills, possess strong verbal and written communication abilities, and exhibit attention to detail with the capacity to multi-task effectively. Exceptional interpersonal skills, a friendly, professional demeanor, and the ability to collaborate well within a team are essential.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates on track to meet CPA licensing educational requirements upon graduation. Completion of tax coursework and Intermediate Accounting coursework is also considered a plus.