Winter Tax Intern

Job Description

2028 Tax Intern – St. Joseph | Hungerford

The Tone:
This is an internship at Hungerford, located in St. Joseph, MI. Hungerford is an innovative firm with over 85 years of service, providing expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management to West Michigan. This role is vital for individuals looking to gain hands-on experience in preparing individual income tax returns and learn the operations of a public accounting firm during tax season. The company’s culture emphasizes excellence, inclusivity, client success, and employee growth, providing a supportive environment for interns to build technical and professional skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person St Joseph, MI

• Team: Tax team
• Mission: Gain hands-on experience preparing individual income tax returns while learning how a public accounting firm operates during tax season.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, Word

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare primarily individual income tax returns (Form 1040).
• Advanced Assistance: Assist with more complex individual returns, personal property tax returns, and business or partnership returns as opportunities are available.
• Documentation: Prepare trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Compliance and Standards: Learn and follow the firm’s policies, procedures, and quality standards, and develop an understanding of AICPA rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct.
• Communication and Collaboration: Communicate questions and project updates to members of the tax team and participate in firm activities to build relationships with professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position, pursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Current undergraduate, graduate, nontraditional student, or recent graduate with familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, a willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn, and the ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment.
• Bonus: Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0.