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

University of Pikeville • Pikeville, KY

7d • 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 regional accounting students with hands-on experience. The firm is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented University of Pikeville accounting student to work as an Income Tax Preparer/Accounting Intern in a fast-paced office environment. The internship provides practical exposure to income tax preparation and accounting.

The student must work at least 80 hours during the semester, concurrently enroll in CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, and successfully complete the course. The position is for the 2-credit-hour option. The schedule is arranged through communication between the intern and supervisor and takes the intern’s class schedule into account. The pay rate is $10.50 per hour. Several positions may be available, depending on office-hour availability and class schedules.

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.
• Work a minimum of 80 hours during the semester.
• Concurrently enroll in and successfully complete CVL 401: Integrated Internship Experience, using the 2-credit-hour option.
• Demonstrate attention to detail, active listening, written and verbal communication, customer focus, and willingness to learn.
• Use Word and Excel.
• Be able to work a schedule arranged with the supervisor around the intern’s class schedule.

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.
• A business or accounting pathway with demonstrated prior related knowledge, education, skills, or experience.
• 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