Busy Season Tax Intern

Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with more than 175 professionals and a national client base. With offices in Cleveland, Fairlawn, Florida, and Lakewood, NJ, we support businesses across a wide range of industries. Recognized by NorthCoast 99 as a Top Workplace for 17 years, Pease Bell is a people-first firm that values collaboration, learning, and innovation.

About The Role

As a Tax Intern, you’ll work directly with our Tax team during one of the firm’s most active periods of the year. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience preparing individual and business tax returns, and learn how to apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in a fast-paced professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Organize and analyze tax documents received from clients
• Conduct basic tax research and ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
• Communicate with team members to resolve open items and gather additional documentation
• Prepare supporting workpapers in accordance with firm standards
• Utilize tax preparation software and internal systems
• Support the tax team in meeting important filing deadlines and client deliverables

The experience gained as an intern during “busy season” is the equivalent of a first-year associate.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting
• Progress towards CPA eligibility
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Availability to work up to 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Committed to work-life balance with reasonable busy season hours
• A clear path to advancement with access to firm leadership and opportunities for growth
• Supportive team environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and innovation
• Recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 for 17 years and counting

At Pease Bell, your contributions matter, your goals are supported, and your success is celebrated.

Duration: January - April 2027
Compensation: Paid Internship
Location: Cleveland or Akron, OH or Lakewood, NJ