Tax Accounting Intern – Tax Accounting

Job Description

Winter Tax Internship 2027 | PBMares, LLP

The Tone:
This is a Winter Tax Internship at PBMares, LLP, a perennial top-100 public accounting firm with over 300 team members across 12 offices in Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina. The firm is committed to integrity, creativity, and teamwork, fostering a culture of continuous learning and work-life balance. This internship, located in a professional office environment in Rockville, MD, supports the Tax Service Line by allowing an intern to develop foundational technical skills, apply emerging knowledge of tax law, and contribute to accurate, timely client deliverables. Working under close supervision, the Intern will perform analytical work, support tax return preparation, maintain organized documentation, and contribute to research and compliance activities. The role builds professional capability through hands-on learning, collaboration with experienced professionals, technology, and participation in client engagement workflows, always applying human oversight, confidentiality, and professional judgment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person – Rockville, MD
• Pay: $26.5 hourly
• Team: Supports the Tax Service Line and collaborates with senior accountants, managers, and team members.
• Mission: To support the Tax Service Line by developing foundational technical skills and contributing to accurate, timely client deliverables.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe, CaseWare, ProSystem Access, other tax software.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service: Support high-quality client service by preparing well-organized workpapers and contributing to accurate tax return deliverables.
• Data Analysis: Assist in gathering client information, performing analytical work, and identifying potential tax deductions or credits.
• Tax Compliance: Assist with tax compliance, including comprehensive return preparation, tax projections for extensions, and related documentation for various entity types.
• Research: Conduct basic tax research under supervision, applying authoritative guidance gained from applicable accounting standards, including FASB and AICPA guidance.
• Technology Use: Utilize approved AI tools, tax and accounting software, and firm systems like Word, Excel, and Adobe to enhance accuracy and efficiency.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working toward an Accounting degree as a rising junior or senior, making progress toward CPA eligibility.
• Experience: No specific years required; minimal travel is required for this role.
• Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel, strong interpersonal and communication skills, reliable transportation for travel to clients.
• Bonus: GPA of 3.0 or higher, previous public accounting internship experience, exposure to CaseWare, ProSystem Access, or other tax software.