Tax and Audit Internship with GMP – Tax and Audit

Job Description

Tax & Audit Intern | Ascend

The Tone:
This is a Tax & Audit internship at Ascend, supporting GMP, located in an office environment. Ascend, backed by people-focused Alpine Investors, is building a platform for regional accounting firms, enabling them to remain independent while accessing resources typically found in a Top 25 firm to fuel their growth. This role offers a genuine and hands-on introduction to the world of public accounting at GMP, a firm committed to serving clients as trusted advocates and fostering a workplace culture free from micromanagement. Interns will gain invaluable practical experience, bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application, and build a strong foundation for their career path, whether within the GMP family or elsewhere.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20–25 hour per week)
• Location: In-person – an office environment

• Team: Reports to a dedicated Team Leader, working with staff to partners.
• Mission: To provide quality service that helps clients reach their goals, solve their problems, and seize their opportunities.
• Tech Stack: AI-powered tools, Microsoft Office, Excel.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax & Accounting Support: Assist in the comprehensive preparation of individual and business income tax returns, including direct interaction with client personnel, and support the preparation of payroll returns and related forms.
• Financial Data Processing: Execute adjusting entries, complete trial balances, and assist with general ledger work and financial statement preparation.
• Special Project Contribution: Contribute to various special projects, such as tax projections and consulting engagements, applying tech-forward initiatives.
• Technology & Research: Utilize the firm’s technology stack, including AI-powered tools, to perform work efficiently, and conduct research projects to sharpen technical thinking.
• Team Engagement: Participate in staff meetings to gain broader knowledge of firm operations and share learned experiences with colleagues, providing administrative support as needed by the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, with some coursework in accounting required. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Skills: Communicates clearly with genuine motivation and curiosity; comfortable learning and applying new technology, including AI tools; takes accountability for their work and thrives in a team environment; genuinely interested in what’s happening in the business world.
• Bonus: Interest or curiosity in AI.