Tax Internship Opportunities

Job Description

Tax Intern | Lucas Horsfall

The Tone:
This is a Tax Intern position at Lucas Horsfall, located out of our Pasadena headquarters, with opportunities starting in Spring 2027. Lucas Horsfall is a full-service CPA firm with 68 years of excellence, proudly serving diverse clients across the U.S. and globally with specializations including tax, audit, trust & estate planning, and M&A. The firm is built on pillars of integrity, competence, creativity, communication, and teamwork, and this role provides a structured program to offer real-world tax experience. It is designed to invest in future leaders who are driven by values of trust, service, and bold moves, with the potential for full-time employment upon graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Pasadena, CA
• Pay: $28 hourly
• Team: Not explicitly stated, but interns will shadow various staff levels to understand firm careers.
• Mission: To gain practical experience in tax services and contribute to client engagements under professional guidance.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engagements: Contribute to a variety of tax engagements, gaining practical experience across diverse industry niches. This includes opportunities to work on real-world projects.
• Preparation: Provide direct assistance in the meticulous preparation of tax extensions, various tax returns, and other essential filing requirements for clients.
• Research & Documentation: Perform comprehensive tax research, carefully review pertinent documents, draft clear and concise memos on specific tax matters, and formulate accurate responses to client and internal requests.
• Professional Development: Actively engage and participate in internal tax training programs, designed to enhance foundational knowledge and develop specialized skills in the tax field.
• Communication: Maintain effective and timely communication with senior staff and managers, providing regular updates on engagement progress, findings, and any potential issues.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates must be current senior or Master’s students pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or a related field at an accredited four-year college or university, ideally with a focus on tax.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word for various tasks is required.
• Skills: Possess solid communication and interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities, meticulous attention to detail, and effective problem-solving capabilities. A minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 is also necessary.