Tax Intern

Job Description

CPA Intern (Assurance or Tax) | Eide Bailly

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Eide Bailly, located in Mankato, MN. Eide Bailly is a leading advisory firm with a widespread presence, operating over 50 offices across the U.S. and India. The company prides itself on a people-first approach, fostering an environment built on meaningful relationships with clients, communities, and colleagues since 1917. This role is vital for providing essential support in either assurance or tax services, contributing directly to client success and the firm’s reputation for excellence. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience and professional growth within a supportive and inclusive team that values authenticity and trust.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Mankato, MN
• Pay: $26 hourly
• Mission: To assist in gathering essential client information, prepare accurate tax returns, and analyze financial situations to ensure maximum tax benefits are applied.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Support: Assist in gathering relevant tax-related information directly from clients.
• Return Preparation: Work with the tax team to ensure individual and business tax returns are completed accurately and by deadlines.
• Complex Filings: Prepare high-level returns for multi-million-dollar manufacturing companies or high-net-worth individuals.
• Tax Optimization: Analyze tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
• Firm Engagement: Network and build professional relationships across the Firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position for individuals pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.
• Experience: On track to sit for the CPA license.
• Skills: Exceptional multitasking and deadline management, interest in a variety of industries, adherence to the highest professional standards and client confidentiality, and a proactive approach to staying current with tax industry regulations.