Summer Intern – Tax and Audit

Job Description

Accounting Summer 2027 Internship | CTBK

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Summer 2027 Internship at CTBK, located in Amherst, NY. CTBK is a locally-owned, full-service accounting firm with over 150 talented professionals. This role is crucial for delivering professional services that exceed client expectations while fostering a positive and nurturing environment for employees. The internship is designed to help staff grow and develop rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth within the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (June 2027 – August 2027, 24 hours/week)
• Location: In-person, Amherst, NY
• Pay: $23 hourly
• Mission: To provide hands-on experience in tax and audit projects, building a foundation for a successful career in accounting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns.
• Financial Reporting: Aid in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for various clients.
• Client Projects: Work on a variety of client projects, gaining diverse exposure to accounting practices.
• Professional Collaboration: Interact directly with experienced professionals to build a strong foundation for a career in accounting.
• Firm Exposure: Gain substantial on-the-job training and exposure to firm leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Actively pursuing an accounting degree from an accredited college or university, eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Available to work 24 hours per week from June 2027 through August 2027.
• Skills: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, effective and timely communication with teams and clients, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, organized and detail-oriented, and capacity to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.