Audit Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern | Spring 2027 | CBIZ

The Tone:
This is an internship at CBIZ. CBIZ is a national provider of financial and consulting services, offering clients a wide range of expertise including tax, accounting, and advisory solutions. This Tax Intern role is a pivotal opportunity for an aspiring professional to gain substantive, hands-on experience within a large, professional services organization. By contributing to diverse client engagements, the intern will directly impact client satisfaction and the successful resolution of their financial challenges, building a strong foundation for a career in tax.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Mission: To support tax engagements by assisting in planning, executing, and resolving client issues while ensuring high professional standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Planning: Gain an understanding and assist in the planning of assignments across diverse industries such as Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing.
• Execution: Apply accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards, and technology implementation procedures to individual client assignments.
• Engagement: Participate in client assignments from the initial stages through to completion.
• Problem Solving: Identify and communicate issues, technical matters, and opportunities for improvement to senior associates, managers, and partners for resolution.
• Client Relations: Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of client staff, pledging exceptional service and understanding their goals and needs.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Actively working towards a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required, with an emphasis on foundational knowledge and a strong aptitude for professional development within accounting and tax.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management abilities; demonstrated proficiency in both verbal and written communication across all organizational levels; capacity to multi-task, think independently, and problem-solve effectively within a team-oriented, results-driven environment; strong computer and technical skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software.
• Bonus: A Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field is preferred; active participation in student organizations or prior work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus.