Tax Intern

Frost PLLC • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

Tax Interns are treated like incoming staff and work closely with associates and clients across various industries. With guidance from experienced staff and management, they develop their tax skills, use critical thinking to solve problems, and build professional relationships. The role includes preparing individual and less complex business tax returns, organizing supporting tax documentation, conducting research, and supporting transaction reviews. Employees must work in the office for the first six months.

Requirements

• Be working toward a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
• Have foundational knowledge of GAAP and other accounting-related topics.
• Be able to work extended hours during the busy season.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual tax returns, such as 1099 returns, and less complex business tax returns, such as 1120 returns.
• Prepare complete, organized tax files with appropriate supporting documentation.
• Demonstrate understanding of tax authorities, legal precedents, rulings, regulations, and fundamental tax law principles.
• Anticipate problems and issues.
• Communicate, listen, and solve problems effectively, including by asking questions.
• Follow firm practice-management procedures and systems.
• Build positive working relationships with clients.
• Understand the computer systems used in tax preparation.
• Provide research support for transaction review processes.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Company-provided equipment
• Access to Becker Study Program
• Coaching and Mentoring Program
• Internal learning opportunities
• Paid membership to business, civic, and professional organizations
• Supportive career environments
• Emotional well-being resources
• Paid life and disability insurance
• Paid maternity and paternity leave
• Paid membership fees to professional groups
• Paid CPE

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern