Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern (2027) | Gursey | Schneider LLP

The Tone:
This is a summer internship at Gursey | Schneider LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA. Gursey | Schneider LLP is a highly respected Top 100 Firm, celebrating over 40 years of success and recognized 10 times as a “Best of the Best Firm” by Inside Public Accounting. With a team of over 200 dedicated accounting professionals, the company’s success is driven by strategic thinking and creative problem-solving. This internship offers undergraduate students a unique opportunity to be fully immersed in day-to-day tax and accounting activities, gaining hands-on experience and direct exposure to the field of public accounting at a level comparable to an associate hire, supported by interactive programming.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: Tax department, working alongside professionals at all levels.
• Mission: To support the tax department with essential preparation, research, and compliance tasks, gaining practical insight into public accounting operations.
• Tech Stack: Firm tax preparation software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation Support: Actively support the tax department by contributing to complex tax preparation, compliance activities, and detailed research. This includes assisting with the preparation of federal and multi-state income tax returns for a diverse client base, including individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, along with their related income tax work papers.
• Data and Record Management: Organize and meticulously maintain tax records, analyze financial data to support tax operations, and provide assistance with ongoing audits as needed. You will gain exposure to a wide range of tax situations, such as those involving high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, various entities, real estate transactions, and international tax matters.
• Project Management & Review: Take ownership of various projects, ensuring their completion within defined engagement timelines and adherence to budget guidelines. You will also be responsible for performing self-review of your work to ensure accuracy and quality before submission.
• Software Utilization & Learning: Learn to effectively utilize the firm’s specialized tax preparation software, applying it to tasks and continually seeking to share knowledge with team members to enhance the overall quality of service provided to clients.
• Professional Development & Research: Engage in tax technical research assigned by supervisors to deepen your understanding of tax laws and regulations. You will also participate in firm training and activities, working alongside your team and manager on the professional development of both technical and soft skills, and developing strong relationships with firm professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for candidates currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 is a strict requirement.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required, but candidates should demonstrate an eagerness to learn and apply new concepts within a professional setting.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and strong research abilities are critical for success in this role. A willingness to learn and adapt to new information is also essential.
• Bonus: None. All qualifications listed are fundamental requirements for the position.