Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Intern | REDW Advisors & CPAs

The Tone:
This is a Tax Intern position at REDW Advisors & CPAs, a firm operating with offices across New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, Oklahoma, and Las Vegas, known for truly investing in its employees. Recognized as a Top Workplace, REDW stands as one of the nation’s largest and fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms, actively building something special through its commitment to people, culture, and mutual support. Guided by core values such as Dream Big, Better Together, and Integrity Counts, the firm fosters an environment where boundaries are pushed, and teams collaboratively support one another to achieve the right outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful work within a collaborative and supportive environment where interns can make a tangible impact and grow their careers, while enjoying the team they are on.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Albuquerque, NM
• Mission: Assist experienced tax staff in preparing various corporate, individual, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns, contributing to special projects and tax examinations while developing core accounting skills within a professional services firm.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, with an emphasis on the ability to quickly learn new software programs.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Assist in the comprehensive preparation of diverse tax returns, including corporate, individual, partnership, and fiduciary filings for the firm’s clients.
• Examination Support: Provide support in preparing essential work papers and special schedules specifically for tax examinations.
• Skill Development: Collaborate directly with experienced tax staff to actively develop and enhance foundational accounting skills.
• Project Contribution: Contribute to and assist with various special projects as assigned by the tax team.
• Task Ownership: Take full responsibility for the thorough completion of all assigned areas and tasks, ensuring full execution of duties.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for candidates currently pursuing or having attained a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or Finance.
• Experience: Candidates must demonstrate strong academic performance with a minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher and be within one year of eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Skills: Requires strong written and verbal communication abilities, a demonstrated desire to learn, and the capability to follow direction effectively within a professional environment.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include a basic understanding of taxation principles, the ability to obtain and deploy a working knowledge of research techniques and firm library resources, intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the aptitude to quickly learn new software programs.