Tax Intern

Job Description

Tax Intern | Cascade CPA

The Tone:
This is an internship at Cascade CPA, located in Madison, WI. Cascade CPA is a firm offering practical, hands-on experience for accounting students. This role is crucial for students seeking to apply their accounting education directly in tax preparation while gaining valuable experience and school credit during the traditional busy season. The internship provides a structured learning journey guided by experienced staff.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (Full-time, January – April 2027)
• Location: In-person Madison, WI

• Mission: Ensuring accurate and timely individual tax return preparation by diligently gathering and documenting all required client information.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Prepare Federal and State individual tax returns.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients to obtain necessary information for tax preparation.
• Information Follow-up: Follow up with clients to ensure all required documentation is received.
• Documentation Management: Document taxable income and deductible expenses accurately.
• Theory Application: Apply accounting theory to real-world tax scenarios during the busy season.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current college junior or senior pursuing an Accounting major, having completed at least two years of Accounting coursework.
• Experience: Proficient in using computer software, specifically Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word, combined with accurate computer keyboarding skills.
• Skills: Demonstrated effective and thorough problem-solving abilities; capacity to think and work independently; high attention to detail to produce accurate, error-free work.