Spring Tax Intern
About the role
We are seeking a Spring Tax Intern who has an entrepreneurial spirit and is passionate about the accounting industry. The internship position is a general introduction to a tax "busy season." This is a paid position with a flexible weekly time commitment. The internship will begin January and end April 16, 2027.
Responsibilities
- Identify and resolve technical tax issues
- Research and support various tax projects
- Carry out other projects as assigned
- Support professional tax preparers and assist with general office duties through tax season
- Prepare federal and state tax filings
- Work well in a team environment and be able to give and receive coaching
Qualifications
- Someone interested in exploring a career in the Public Accounting Industry
- A demonstrated level of high performance in academics and extra-curricular activities
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage responsibilities in a team environment
- High level proficiency with office technology and software
- Strong technical skills in accounting and tax
What you will do
- Gain exposure to complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C-corporations, S-Corporations, partnerships, individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns
- Understand the tax return process with a high degree of accuracy
- Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to research tax matters
- Support the office in maintaining and enhancing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of each client's business and finances
What we look for
- Someone interested in exploring a career in the Public Accounting Industry
- A demonstrated level of high performance in academics and extra-curricular activities
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage responsibilities in a team environment
- High level proficiency with office technology and software
- Strong technical skills in accounting and tax
What we offer
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
- Ongoing informal and formal training and development
- Ability to work across a wide variety of clientele
- Competitive hourly compensation rate
- Flexibility in working hours to accommodate school schedule
Who we are: Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50+ offices across 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.