Intern, Tax

Job Description

Intern, Tax- Destin, FL | Mariner

The Tone:
This is an Internship at Mariner, located in Destin, FL. Mariner provides comprehensive wealth advisory services, specializing in tax planning and compliance for high net worth individuals and various entity types. This role is essential for supporting experienced tax professionals, providing hands-on learning, and helping interns develop foundational knowledge of tax planning and compliance through real client work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (5 days / 40 hours per week)
• Location: In-person Destin, FL

• Team: Tax and Wealth Advisory Teams, reporting to experienced tax professionals
• Mission: Assist in delivering comprehensive tax planning and compliance services, primarily for high net worth individuals and various entity types.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, specialized tax planning and preparation software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of various tax returns, income tax projects, estimated tax vouchers, and extension forms under professional guidance.
• File Management: Organize and maintain client tax files, electronic records, and provide administrative support for billing and client service needs.
• Document Review: Prepare supporting schedules, reconcile client information, and review tax documents for accuracy and completeness prior to preparation and filing.
• Professional Development: Participate in training sessions, associate meetings, and other development opportunities to build technical tax knowledge and understand firm processes.
• Research and Compliance: Conduct basic tax research and assist with gathering information for inquiries from taxing authorities and related to tax law changes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level, pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an expected graduation date within 24 months of the internship start.
• Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience through work or extracurricular activities.
• Skills: Strong aptitude for working with numbers, basic knowledge of accounting or tax principles, high level of confidentiality, strong organizational and time management skills, proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Bonus: Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.