Tax Intern

Frost PLLC•Little Rock, AR

4d•Onsite

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 skills, use critical thinking to solve problems, and build professional relationships. The role includes preparing individual and less complex business tax returns, organizing tax files and supporting documentation, researching transaction reviews, and following the firm's practice management procedures. Employees must work in the office for the first six months.

Requirements

Working toward a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Foundational knowledge of GAAP and other accounting-related topics.
Ability to work extended hours during busy season.

Responsibilities

Prepare individual tax returns, such as 1099 returns, and less complex business returns, such as 1120 returns, applying tax knowledge effectively.
Prepare complete, organized tax files with appropriate supporting documentation.
Demonstrate understanding of tax authorities, legal precedents, rulings, and regulations.
Anticipate problems and issues.
Communicate, listen, and solve problems effectively, including asking questions.
Comply with firm practice management procedures and systems.
Demonstrate understanding of fundamental principles of tax law.
Develop positive working relationships with clients.
Demonstrate understanding of computer systems used in tax preparation.
Provide research support to a transaction review process.