Spring 2027 Tax Intern
About The Position
At Keiter, we help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose - at home, at work, and in the community. We offer a flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success. We are a firm that is committed to our clients and staff, with an inclusive, team-oriented culture. This role provides opportunities to do projects typical of a first-year associate and offers paid opportunities to help you reach your CPA exam goals. You will also have opportunities to network with team members outside the office and receive comprehensive training and orientation to our systems and firm. As Opportunity Advisors®, our mission goes beyond compliance. We help clients uncover new opportunities through deep relationships, proactive insights, and thoughtful tax strategies tailored to their evolving needs.
Requirements
- Completion of at least one semester of an intermediate-level accounting class
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other computer skills
- Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and sitting for the CPA exam
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or accounting systems
- Have completed at least one semester of intermediate accounting
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and collaborative mindset
- Growth-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to make an impact
Responsibilities
- Prepare and assist with individual and business tax returns, including: Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, and gift tax returns
- Work on GSC (grouped) returns, gaining repetition and confidence across similar but non‑identical clients
- Input and reconcile K‑1s, trial balances, fixed assets, and adjusting journal entries
- Assist with book‑to‑tax reconciliations, diagnostics, and clearing review points
- Support first‑year and new‑client returns, learning how information flows when no prior‑year data exists
- Use tax software such as CCH Axcess, SurePrep, Fixed Assets, and related tools
- Conduct basic tax research and assist with internal or external tax blog content on current tax topics
Benefits
- A flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success
- A firm that is committed to our clients and staff
- An inclusive, team-oriented culture
- Opportunities to do projects typical of a first-year associate
- Paid opportunities to help you reach your CPA exam goals
- Opportunities to network with team members outside the office
- Comprehensive training and orientation to our systems and firm
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
