Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern – Spring 2027 | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is an internship at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in Melbourne, FL. Carr, Riggs & Ingram is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. This role supports the firm’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success, integrating professional passions with personal pursuits.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Melbourne, FL
• Mission: This intern assists professional staff in preparing necessary documentation and maintaining essential client and firm records for tax and auditing functions.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Work Papers: Provide assistance in preparing work papers, trial balances, and depreciation schedules.
• Data Entry: Enter data for computer applications and prepare engagement correspondence.
• Data Gathering: Assist professional staff in gathering data for tax return preparation.
• Library Maintenance: Maintain the tax library.
• File Management: Maintain client tax and auditing files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a major in accounting.
• Experience: Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skills: Demonstrated written and oral communication skills; demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team; ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others; high degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.