Tax Internship

Job Description

Spring 2028 Tax Intern: Coral Gables | Nichols Cauley

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Nichols Cauley, located in Coral Gables, FL. Nichols Cauley is a leading integrated financial services platform, recognized among the Top 100 Firms by Inside Public Accounting and one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For. The company provides coordinated expertise across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting to clients. This internship is designed to immerse the intern directly into the tax season, providing hands-on experience in preparing returns, researching tax questions, and understanding the connection between tax planning and the wider financial picture for businesses and their owners.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Coral Gables, FL
• Team: Mentorship from experienced tax professionals and Partners
• Mission: To support tax season operations by preparing returns, conducting research, and assisting with planning to contribute to comprehensive client financial services.
• Tech Stack: Tax software, firm technology, Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: You will prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns under supervision.
• Organize: You will gather, organize, and analyze client financial information.
• Research: You will research specific tax issues and summarize your findings for the team.
• Plan: You will assist with tax projections and various planning projects.
• Utilize: You will use tax software and firm technology to prepare and track returns efficiently.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or taxation, with a clear graduation timeline.
• Experience: Not specified in years, but proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new software are required.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, good organization, effective time management during deadline-driven periods, and a desire to learn the tax code.
• Bonus: Actively working toward CPA exam eligibility.