Tax Internship

Job Description

Spring 2027 Tax Intern: Coral Gables | Nichols Cauley

The Tone:
This is an internship at Nichols Cauley, located in Coral Gables, FL. Nichols Cauley operates as a leading integrated financial services platform, consistently recognized among the Top 100 Firms by Inside Public Accounting and celebrated for its commitment to employees as one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Young Accountants. The firm focuses on coordinated expertise across various financial services including tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting, while also investing in technology and AI-driven innovation. This internship is critical during tax season, offering a hands-on opportunity to learn fundamental tax preparation, research, and planning skills within a collaborative environment, directly contributing to client service by helping businesses and their owners navigate the complexities of their financial picture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Coral Gables, FL
• Mission: Prepare tax returns, research tax questions, and assist in tax planning for clients, connecting tax considerations to their broader financial picture.
• Tech Stack: tax software, firm technology, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Prepare various individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns under direct supervision.
• Organize: Collect, structure, and evaluate client financial information for tax purposes.
• Research: Investigate specific tax issues and concisely present findings to the team.
• Plan: Support the team with tax projection and planning initiatives.
• Utilize: Employ tax software and internal firm technology to effectively prepare and track client returns.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or taxation, with graduation expected in Spring 2027. This is an entry-level internship position designed for students ready to begin their professional journey in public accounting.
• Experience: Actively working towards CPA exam eligibility, demonstrating a commitment to professional certification. Proven proficiency in Excel is required, along with a readiness and comfort to quickly learn and adapt to new tax software and firm-specific technologies.
• Skills: Exceptional attention to detail is paramount for accurate tax preparation and analysis. Strong organizational abilities and effective time management are essential, particularly during periods with strict deadlines, to ensure efficient workflow. A genuine desire to learn and understand the intricacies of the tax code is fundamental for success in this role.