TAX INTERN – SPRING 2027

Job Description

Tax Intern – Spring 2027 (Indianapolis, IN) | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is an internship at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in Indianapolis, IN. As a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm, CRI, through its CapinCrouse division, provides essential financial integrity and security support to over 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations across the country. This Tax Intern role is crucial in assisting professional staff with core tax and audit preparation tasks, directly contributing to the tailored solutions that ensure client success and uphold CRI’s commitment to an empowered workplace where #EverybodyCounts.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Indianapolis, IN
• Team: Part of the CapinCrouse team within CRI, assisting professional staff.
• Mission: Provide foundational support for tax return preparation, work paper compilation, and client file maintenance for nonprofit organizations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare various financial documents, including work papers, trial balances, and depreciation schedules.
• Input critical data into computer applications to support financial and engagement processes.
• Draft and finalize engagement correspondence for client communications.
• Gather necessary data to aid professional staff in preparing tax returns.
• Organize and maintain the tax library and confidential client tax and auditing files.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level student enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a major in accounting.
• Experience: No prior professional experience required; familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) is essential.
• Skills:
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• High degree of discretion in managing confidential client information.
• Willingness and ability to cooperate effectively with colleagues.