Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Summer Internship | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at UHY-US, located in New York (Downstate). UHY-US is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients primarily in the middle market. This role is crucial as the intern will gain hands-on experience in preparing various tax returns, contributing to client deliverables, and building foundational technical skills in a professional office environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (less than six months)
• Location: New York (Downstate)
• Pay: $32–$35 hourly
• Mission: Assist in the preparation of business and individual tax returns, supporting client tax compliance and advisory needs.
• Tech Stack: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, and other entities.
• Data Management: Organize and review client financial information to ensure accuracy and completeness for tax filings.
• Tax Analysis: Conduct tax research to interpret relevant laws and identify potential tax-saving opportunities or compliance issues.
• Client Support: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and explain tax concepts clearly.
• Compliance Oversight: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, while maintaining comprehensive client tax files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. A High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience: 0-1 year of relevant experience.
• Skills: Ability to assist in preparing tax returns, organize and review financial information, conduct tax research, and communicate with clients.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; actively working towards CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure; responsible for completing minimum CPE credit requirement; experience with CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, or Checkpoint for Tax Research.