2027 Summer Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Tax Internship | NKSFB

The Tone:
This is a summer tax internship at NKSFB, the largest business management firm in the country, with over 650 employees across six offices in the Los Angeles and New York City area. The company provides a sophisticated range of concierge-style services to top artists, athletes, executives, entrepreneurs, and other high achievers in music, film, and television. This role offers practical experience at the unique intersection of entertainment and accounting, focusing on the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals. As an intern, you will gain hands-on tax experience and a distinct perspective on the entertainment industry, kickstarting your career in a supportive team environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $24–$26 hourly
• Team: Tax practice
• Mission: Gain practical experience in tax return preparation, research, and planning for high-net-worth individuals, observing the full scope of tax work in the entertainment industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare returns: Prepare various returns, including individual, partnership, and corporate returns, along with quarterly estimates, extensions, and projections, to see how all the pieces connect.
• Research tax issues: Research federal and state tax issues, digging into the types of questions our tax teams field daily and bringing your findings back to the group.
• Build return foundations: Gather, accurately input, and reconcile financial data, tying each entry back to supporting records, which is crucial for accuracy and learning to think like a tax accountant.
• Assemble workpapers: Assemble review-ready workpapers, learning what reviewers look for and receiving direct feedback on your compiled materials.
• Work through notices: Assist with responses to the IRS and state and local authorities for notices and information requests, seeing firsthand how those issues are resolved.
• Take on projects: Take on additional projects as assigned, understanding that business management moves quickly and client needs vary, making no two weeks alike.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position for individuals pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related business discipline. Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
• Experience: Minimum of 8+ weeks of participation in the internship program between June 2027 and August 2027. Demonstrated competency in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook. Completion of introductory Financial Accounting and Managerial Accounting coursework.
• Skills: Self-motivated with excellent organization skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task, exceptional interpersonal skills, a friendly and professional demeanor, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Bonus: On track to meet CPA licensing educational requirements upon graduation. Completion of tax coursework and Intermediate Accounting coursework.