Tax intern

Job Description

Winter Internship 2027 | Tax Intern | Chicago | Citrin Cooperman

The Tone:
This is a Winter Internship at Citrin Cooperman, located in Chicago, IL. Citrin Cooperman is a professional services firm dedicated to fostering professional growth and collaboration within a supportive work environment. The firm actively seeks talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise to their team. This internship is structured as a comprehensive learning experience, providing essential tools and training to gain professional skills that combine class theory with real-world applications. This role is crucial for developing future tax professionals and directly contributes to the firm’s commitment to client service and operational excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Chicago, IL

• Mission: This intern supports the tax department by preparing returns, organizing information, and assisting with notices, thereby contributing to client compliance and operational efficiency while gaining practical experience.
• Tech Stack: Tax preparation software, Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare accurate tax returns and tax extensions.
• Information Management: Organize and maintain essential tax information.
• Compliance Support: Assist with tax notices and examinations.
• Software Proficiency: Maintain working knowledge of tax preparation software used in the office.
• Administrative Assistance: Perform various administrative tasks as needed.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level internship for students pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in their junior year or the year prior to graduation. Candidates must have completed at least one tax class and maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
• Experience: Must be authorized to work in the US. Requires the flexibility to work a minimum of 25 hours each week, including weekends as needed.
• Skills: Possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; be detail-oriented; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; and capable of maintaining working knowledge of tax preparation software.
• Bonus: Participation in the VITA Program.