Student Intern Tax Preparer

Nichols & Company, CPAs • Genoa Township, OH

62d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to gain real-world accounting experience during tax season?
At Nichols & Company, CPAs (N&Co), you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful client work, and develop skills that will help launch your accounting career.
For more than 25 years, N&Co has provided accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout Central Ohio. Our mission is simple: make life #LessTaxing for clients and team members alike.
We welcome accounting students at all stages of their academic journey, from first-year students through graduating seniors. Many of our current Staff Accountants began their careers with us as interns, making this a great opportunity to explore a long-term future with our firm.

Requirements

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting
• Have an interest in tax and public accounting
• Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Can work a minimum of 25 hours per week during peak tax season

Nice To Haves

• Ideal for students who enjoy: Organization and project coordination
• Ideal for students who enjoy: Client communication
• Ideal for students who enjoy: Problem-solving and attention to detail
• Ideal for students who enjoy: Technical accounting work
• Ideal for students who enjoy: Tax concepts and regulations
• Ideal for students who enjoy: Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Organizing and processing client tax documentation
• Setting up tax projects and workflows
• Communicating with clients regarding missing information
• Tracking deadlines and advancing returns through the preparation process
• Maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow
• Entering and verifying tax data for individual tax returns
• Assisting with 1099 preparation for business clients
• Supporting tax professionals throughout the preparation process
• Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness
• Learning how tax documents and regulations apply to real client situations

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in public accounting and tax services
• Direct exposure to client service and tax preparation processes
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Professional development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to grow into future full-time positions
• Competitive hourly pay and performance-based bonus potential
• Starting at $24.00/hour + End-of-Season Bonus Opportunity

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree