Winter Tax Internship – 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. For over a century, the firm has built a reputation on deep industry expertise and a personalized approach, aiming to provide exceptional service while fostering long-term relationships built on trust and integrity. This role matters as it allows students to gain real-world, hands-on experience by assisting in providing quality tax services 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: Interns are assigned to one of the industry groups, working as a team member on diverse client engagements.
• Mission: To assist in providing quality tax services to the firm’s clients by gaining real-world experience in tax scanning and return preparation.
• Tech Stack: microcomputer applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Build relationships with clients and employees of the firm.
• Adhere: Become familiar with and follow the firm’s policies and procedures to be an efficient and professional team member.
• Demonstrate: Show knowledge of basic technical tax requirements.
• Become: Gain proficiency in scanning and preparing tax returns.
• Develop: Acquire a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications routinely used by the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must have at least 75% of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting completed from an accredited university. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week, with 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, and ability to multitask.
• Bonus: Motivated team player.