Tax Accounting Intern - Baton Rouge, LA

General Responsibilities

• Be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession.
• Develop technical skills and personal qualifications, including:
• A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
• A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• A professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise and conduct.
• Establish a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.).

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare a schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations.
• Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members.
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overnight travel may be necessary.
• Knowledge of the Firm Office Location: Baton Rouge, LA.

Benefits

At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like-minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

About the Role

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.