Tax Intern

Job Description

2027 Tax Winter Internship – New York (Upstate) | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a temporary internship at UHY-US, located in Upstate New York, offering a valuable opportunity for students. UHY-US is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services primarily to dynamic middle-market clients. This role is crucial for assisting in the preparation of business and individual tax returns, providing direct exposure to a diverse client base and contributing to high-quality deliverables.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Upstate New York
• Pay: $25–$28 hourly
• Mission: Prepare business and individual tax returns while gaining exposure to diverse clients and building technical skills.
• Tech Stack: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Research and Analysis: Conduct tax research to interpret relevant laws and analyze financial information for tax-saving opportunities.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and assist in explaining tax concepts clearly.
• Compliance and Documentation: Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, maintaining organized tax files and documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with other tax professionals and support senior team members on complex tax projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; High School Diploma or GED or equivalent certificate.
• Experience: 0 – 1 year of relevant experience.
• Skills: Ability to organize and review client financial information; use tax software and tools for data input; interpret and apply tax laws and regulations; analyze financial statements; communicate effectively with clients on tax matters.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher; actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification; responsible for completing minimum CPE credit requirements.