Tax Intern
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Job Description
About the Company:
HCM Wealth Advisors & CPAs provides comprehensive wealth management, tax, and accounting services to help successful professionals and business owners retire well. They emphasize collaborative teamwork and collective knowledge to deliver high-quality service to their clients. They are focused on developing the next generation of accountants.
Job Description:
HCM Wealth Advisors & CPAs is seeking a resourceful and well-rounded Tax Intern for the 2026 tax season, starting in January/February 2026. This internship offers flexible hours (full-time or part-time) to accommodate class schedules.
This paid internship will primarily focus on:
• Preparing individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
• Preparing estimate vouchers and extensions.
• Learning the tax return process from start to finish: intake, organizing documents, completing returns, and returning files to clients.
The intern will also gain exposure to retirement planning, particularly the tax reporting aspects, through interactions with the wealth advisors.
Other Responsibilities Include:
• Shadowing Tax professionals of all levels.
• Presenting complete, timely, and accurate client deliverables efficiently.
• Learning, developing, and maintaining an understanding of relevant computer software applications.
• Adhering to the Firm’s quality control standards.
• Supporting the administrative team with various tasks.
• Assisting with additional projects as needed.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in a tax-related field with the intention of sitting for the CPA exam after graduation.
• Possess strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) for various audiences.
• Motivated to learn and improve in a team setting.
• Comfortable working with Microsoft Word and Excel.
