Tax Intern

Job Description

Accounting Advisory Intern | CBIZ

The Tone:
This is an internship at CBIZ. CBIZ is a nationwide provider of business consulting, tax, and financial services, dedicated to helping clients manage their finances and grow their businesses. This Accounting Advisory Intern role is crucial for supporting the firm’s tax service offerings and ensuring high-quality client support. The intern will gain valuable experience in diverse tax assignments, contributing directly to client satisfaction and upholding professional standards within the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Mission: Assist in delivering comprehensive tax compliance and advisory services to a diverse client base.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Planning Support: Assist in planning and understanding tax assignments across diverse industries, including Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, and Manufacturing.
• Tax Preparation: Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations, and individuals.
• Compliance Assistance: Develop tax compliance knowledge and provide support with IRS audits, tax notice responses, and specialized returns such as trust, gift, and estate returns.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client assignments from the initial stages through to completion.
• Relationship Building: Cultivate and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of client staff, focusing on responsiveness and understanding their goals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Working towards a Bachelor’s degree.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management skills; Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing; Ability to multi-task, think independently, and problem-solve; Strong computer and technical skills, including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software.
• Bonus: Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field; Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field.