2028 Tax Intern - Holland

Description Winter Semester: February through April 2028 Company Description Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home. Your Impact As a Winter Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience preparing individual income tax returns while learning how a public accounting firm operates during tax season. You will work alongside members of our tax team who will provide guidance, answer questions, review your work, and help you build your technical and professional skills. Through our formal Buddy Program and support from multiple team members, you will have access to the resources and feedback needed to succeed throughout your internship. How You Will Add Value Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to: Preparing primarily individual income tax returns (Form 1040)Assisting with more complex individual returns, personal property tax returns, and business or partnership returns as opportunities are availablePreparing trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules using Microsoft Excel and WordLearning and following the firm’s policies, procedures, and quality standardsDeveloping an understanding of the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct established by the AICPACommunicating questions and project updates to members of the tax teamParticipating in firm activities and building relationships with professionals across the organization What We’re Looking For Current undergraduate, graduate, nontraditional student, or recent graduatePursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or a related fieldPreferred minimum GPA of 3.0Strong attention to detail and organizational skillsWillingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learnAbility to work collaboratively in a professional environmentFamiliarity with Microsoft Excel and Word What You Will Gain Paid, hands-on experience in public accountingExposure to individual tax preparation and other types of tax workGuidance and feedback from experienced tax professionalsSupport through Hungerford’s formal Buddy ProgramOpportunities to build technical, communication, and professional skillsAn understanding of the people, processes, and career opportunities within a public accounting firmThe opportunity to pursue academic credit in coordination with your school’s faculty and career services policies This internship is offered on-site at our West Michigan offices in Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph. Hungerford welcomes candidates eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) to apply. However, the firm cannot guarantee future employment sponsorship. Join Us If you are looking for a paid internship where you can apply what you have learned, gain meaningful tax experience, and receive support from experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply for Hungerford’s Winter Tax Internship.