Tax intern

Job Description

Winter Internship 2027 | Tax Intern | Ohio | Citrin Cooperman

The Tone:
This is an internship at Citrin Cooperman, located in Ohio. Citrin Cooperman cultivates an environment that encourages professional growth and active collaboration among its team members. The firm consistently seeks talented individuals who possess fresh perspectives, a clear problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise to contribute to its work. As an organization, Citrin Cooperman understands the importance of choice, providing competitive compensation and benefits, alongside the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional life. This specific Tax Intern role is designed as a foundational learning experience, providing essential tools and training to acquire professional skills and practical experience, bridging classroom theory with real-world tax applications.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Ohio

• Mission: This role aims to provide professional skills and experience to the intern by combining classroom theory with real-world tax applications.
• Tech Stack: Tax preparation software, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare various tax returns and associated extensions.
• Information Management: Organize necessary tax information for clients and firm use.
• Compliance Support: Assist with responses to tax notices and during examinations.
• Software Proficiency: Maintain a working knowledge of the tax preparation software utilized by the firm.
• Administrative Support: Perform various administrative tasks as required to support the tax team.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This role requires candidates to be currently enrolled as a college junior or in the year prior to graduation, depending on whether they are in a 4- or 5-year academic program. Successful completion of at least one tax class is a prerequisite, and candidates must be authorized to work in the US.
• Experience: The ideal candidate will have the flexibility to commit to a minimum of 25 hours of work each week, along with the ability to work weekends as needed to meet departmental demands.
• Skills: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 is required. Candidates must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills to effectively interact with team members and manage tasks. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including applications such as Word and Excel, is also essential, along with a keen attention to detail for accuracy in tax preparation.
• Bonus: Prior participation in the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program is considered a valuable qualification.