WS - Spring Term - INTERNSHIP – Faith Tax –Income Tax Preparer/Accounting - IWS

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Faith Tax, an established eastern Kentucky accounting firm specializing in individual and small-business tax preparation, payroll, and bookkeeping, partners with the University of Pikeville to provide aspiring regional accounting professionals with hands-on experience. The firm seeks a motivated, detail-oriented University of Pikeville accounting student for an internship involving income tax preparation and accounting in a fast-paced office environment.

The intern will work at Faith Tax, 111 Pike Street, Pikeville, Kentucky. The schedule will be determined through communication between the intern and supervisor and will accommodate the intern’s class schedule. Students must complete at least 80 hours during the semester and concurrently enroll in and successfully complete CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, using the two-credit-hour option. The position pays $10.50 per hour; several positions may be available depending on office-hour and class-schedule availability.

Requirements

• Be enrolled full-time and in good standing at the University of Pikeville.
• Have an interest in business and accounting.
• Have coursework, experience, or academic interest in accounting.
• Complete a minimum of 80 hours during the semester.
• Enroll concurrently in CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience and successfully complete the course, using the two-credit-hour option.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, active listening, written and verbal communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn.
• Be able to use Word and Excel.

Nice To Haves

• Desire to pursue CPA certification.
• Participation in the VITA program.
• Proficiency with accounting programs.
• Current or previous experience with the VITA program.
• Business or accounting pathway with demonstrated prior knowledge, education, skills, or experience related to the work.
• CPA candidate status.

Responsibilities

• Assist with individual and small-business income tax preparation.
• Assist with data entry related to monthly bank account and credit card reconciliations.
• Collaborate respectfully across diverse job functions and communicate effectively with office staff and clients as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed