Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Spring Internship 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an internship at Withum, located in one of their office locations, with hours varying from part-time to full-time based on local needs. Withum is a thriving professional services organization committed to creating an environment where individual talent is valued and nurtured, offering endless opportunities for personal and professional advancement. The company fosters an entrepreneurial spirit combined with inclusive teamwork, which together drives exponential results across its operations. This Tax Intern role is a foundational step, crucial for gaining practical, hands-on experience in the complexities of tax preparation and compliance, while connecting with diverse teams to gain insights into a potential career path within the firm. It’s an opportunity to experience the transformative power of “Withum Plus You – that’s the Power in the Plus!” and to “Be in a Position of StrengthSM” at the start of your career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time to Full-time
• Location: In-person, Various Office Locations
• Pay: $25–$38 hourly
• Team: Tax department
• Mission: Support the tax department by preparing and reviewing tax documents, conducting research, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Tech Stack: Tax software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Department Support: Provide essential support to the tax department, contributing to its overall efficiency and operational goals.
• Document Preparation: Methodically prepare various tax documents for both corporate and individual clients, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Document Review: Assist in the thorough review of tax documents, cross-referencing information and identifying any discrepancies.
• Tax Research: Conduct detailed research on federal, state, and local tax regulations to support compliance and planning efforts.
• Compliance Assurance: Actively contribute to ensuring stringent adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related business field, or enrolled in an MBA program with an Accounting track. This foundational academic background is essential for understanding tax principles.
• Experience: Currently holding Junior or Senior year academic standing in an undergraduate program, or an MBA Candidate, indicating a developed understanding of core business and accounting concepts.
• Skills: Demonstrates excellent interpersonal communication skills for effective collaboration within teams and with professionals, along with strong computer proficiency necessary for utilizing tax software and various office applications.
• Bonus: A preferred academic achievement reflected by a GPA of 3.0 or higher, the flexibility to work a minimum of 20 to 40 hours per week depending on office needs, and the practical ability to commute reliably to one of Withum’s designated office locations.