Tax Internship – Tax

Job Description

Summer 2028 Tax Internship | Nichols Cauley

The Tone:
This is a full-time seasonal internship, available for the Summer 2028 term, located in Coral Gables, FL. Nichols Cauley is a nationally recognized public accounting firm, celebrated among the Top 120 Firms by Inside Public Accounting, and has earned distinction as one of Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Young Accountants. The firm is deeply committed to fostering professional excellence, supporting comprehensive career development, and cultivating a highly collaborative and supportive culture for its team members. This internship role is critical for providing essential support to the tax department, directly contributing to accurate tax preparation, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and assisting with client services, all of which are vital for the firm’s operational efficiency and continued growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Coral Gables, FL

• Team: Tax Department
• Mission: To support the tax department’s operations by assisting with tax return preparation, research, client inquiries, and record keeping to ensure compliance and efficient service delivery.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, tax software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: You will actively assist in the preparation of a diverse range of tax returns, encompassing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust entities. Your tasks will involve meticulously gathering all necessary financial data, accurately inputting this information into specialized tax software, and thoroughly verifying its precision to ensure compliance.
• Tax Law Research and Analysis: You will conduct comprehensive research into current tax laws, regulations, and recent rulings to support effective tax planning initiatives and ongoing compliance strategies. Your findings will be diligently compiled into clear, concise reports and summaries for review by senior staff members, aiding in informed decision-making.
• Client Communication and Support: You will provide direct assistance in responding to client inquiries and fulfilling their specific requests. This will involve drafting professional correspondence, clearly articulating complex tax-related information, and offering dedicated support to ensure client concerns are addressed promptly and effectively.
• Documentation and Record Management: You will be responsible for maintaining exceptionally organized and accurate tax files. This includes ensuring all necessary documentation is properly recorded, systematically stored, and readily accessible for both internal compliance purposes and external review, upholding rigorous data integrity standards.
• Audit and Review Engagement Assistance: You will offer crucial support to the tax team during various audit and review engagements. This responsibility entails diligently gathering, organizing, and preparing all pertinent documents and information required to facilitate smooth and efficient processes for these critical activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship position for individuals actively pursuing a degree in Accounting. Candidates must possess a strong foundational understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Experience: Proficiency is required in Microsoft Excel, along with familiarity with other relevant tax or accounting software.
• Skills: Essential skills include excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, a keen attention to detail coupled with strong organizational abilities, and the capacity to effectively work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Bonus: Prior familiarity with tax laws and regulations is considered a valuable asset for this role.