January 2027 Tax Intern | Portland

About the role

KBF is currently seeking Interns to join our tax team for a January 2027 internship in our Lake Oswego office. Our Internship Program is designed for students entering their senior year or enrolled in an accounting-related master's program. This is a full-time internship, ideal for students seeking hands-on experience in tax services. The internship typically runs from January through mid-April. We're looking for exceptional students (like you!) who bring both strong technical skills and a commitment to excellence. As a valued member of our team, you'll collaborate with experienced professionals to support and complete tax engagements and projects.

Throughout The KBF Internship, You Will

• Leverage the knowledge gained during your college career to contribute meaningfully to our projects
• Enhance your skillset and gain practical experience by working alongside our engagement teams
• Develop a deep understanding of the accounting industry dynamics, helping you refine your career path and make informed decisions about your future in public accounting

Responsibilities

• Perform tax-related tasks, including compliance, advising and planning for a variety of clients in different industries, multistate and/or multinational enterprises including partnerships, corporations and S-corporations
• Proactively manage projects to ensure delivery of work products based on client expectations and statutory deadlines
• Openly communicate with partners, managers, and teams about the status, timeline, issues, and progress of projects, tasks, and associated budgets
• Learn to develop and manage client relationships

Qualifications & Requirements

• Ability to work from KBF's Lake Oswego office a minimum of 2 days per week
• Ability to work a full-time schedule from January through April 2027 Monday through Friday, 8 am-5 pm
• Please note: We are unable to accommodate class schedules during this internship
• Must be on track to graduate with an accounting focused bachelor's and/or master's degree (and have CPA eligibility) no earlier than December 2027 and no later than August 2028
• Minimum cumulative 3.2 GPA preferred
• Strong ambition to become a Certified Public Accountant and pursue a career in Tax
• Motivated, quick learner with excellent communication skills and a professional demeanor
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team
• Eligible to work in the U.S.