Winter Tax Intern – Tax Services

Job Description

Winter Tax Intern (2027) | PKF O’Connor Davies

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at PKF O’Connor Davies, located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ. PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally, built on deep industry expertise, a personalized approach, and a commitment to delivering real value. The firm fosters long-term relationships built on trust and integrity, serving a diverse client base across various industries. This role is crucial for students to assist in providing quality tax services, gaining real-world, hands-on experience, and exploring a career in public accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person Woodcliff Lake, NJ
• Pay: $30–$32 hourly
• Team: Assigned to one of our industry groups to work as a team member on diverse client engagements.
• Mission: Assist in providing quality tax services to clients and exploring a career in public accounting by gaining real-world, hands-on experience.
• Tech Stack: microcomputer applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Develop relationships with clients and employees.
• Firm Adherence: Become familiar with and adhere to the Firm’s policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
• Tax Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of basic technical tax requirements.
• Tax Preparation: Become proficient in scanning and preparing tax returns.
• Software Utilization: Develop a working knowledge of all routinely used microcomputer applications.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must have at least 75% of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting completed from an accredited university.
• Experience: No specific years required. The program runs from mid-February to mid-April. Must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week and have availability for weekend work when necessary. Frequent local travel to clients and other PKFOD locations may be required.
• Skills: Good communication skills, computer skills, customer-focused, ability to multitask, and be a team player.