Tax Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Tax Intern, National Office (State and Local Tax) | Armanino

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Armanino, located in Southern California, specifically operating in a hybrid model with potential base in Los Angeles. Armanino is a large firm, ranking among the top 20 nationally, and is recognized as one of the best places to work. This role offers hands-on experience in public accounting, providing interns with the same exposure and opportunities for skill development as associate-level hires.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA
• Pay: $36 hourly
• Mission: Prepare various tax returns, research tax regulations, and contribute to client engagements while developing tax planning skills.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Draft and finalize Corporate, Partnership, Trust, and Individual tax returns for clients, including quarterly estimates, vouchers, and extensions.
• Research: Stay updated on changes in federal and state tax regulations to develop effective tax planning skills.
• Collaborate: Work as an individual and as part of a team to support various client engagements across multiple industries.
• Communicate: Regularly interact with a team of professionals on client projects through meetings, chat, and email.
• Develop: Enhance skills in accounting software through instructor-led courses, self-guided learning, and on-the-job training.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s program in business with an emphasis in accounting.
• Experience: Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
• Skills: Tax return preparation, tax regulation research, accounting software utilization, professional collaboration.
• Bonus: Plan to complete 150 semester/225 quarter unit requirement for CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 – August 2028 strongly preferred.