Winter 2027 Tax Internship - Milwaukee
About The Position
As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting tax engagements alongside experienced professionals who support your development. You will assist with tax returns, workpapers, research, and analysis while learning about clients’ businesses, industries, and tax needs. Through training, coaching, and participation on engagement teams, you will build technical accounting, technology, communication, and client service skills while exploring public accounting. The internship is offered in winter (January–April) and summer (June–August). This position operates in a hybrid work environment with regular in-office attendance; office expectations vary by location and service line.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business discipline at an accredited institution.
- Must have at least one academic term remaining after the internship.
- On track to meet the educational requirements for CPA exam eligibility before starting a full-time Associate position.
- Authorized to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship, now or in the future.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- A resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required with the application.
- Foundational accounting knowledge developed through academic coursework.
- Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings clearly and accurately.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Clear written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Curiosity, learning agility, and willingness to ask questions, seek guidance, and apply feedback.
- Effective and respectful collaboration in a team-oriented environment.
- Organization, time management, attention to detail, and reliability in meeting deadlines.
- Professionalism, integrity, accountability, and sound judgment.
- Commitment to quality, continuous learning, and responsive client service.
Nice To Haves
- Previous internship, academic, leadership, volunteer, customer service, or other relevant experience.
- Demonstrated interest in accounting and professional services.
- Openness to learning emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, responsibly to support learning, efficiency, and problem solving.
Responsibilities
- Support tax engagements and develop an understanding of clients’ businesses, industries, transactions, and tax needs.
- Assist with preparing federal, state, and local tax returns, workpapers, calculations, supporting schedules, and related deliverables.
- Conduct tax research and document findings to support engagement team questions and client needs.
- Use firm-approved tax preparation, research, workflow, document management, data, and collaboration technologies to complete assigned work.
- Collaborate with engagement teams and clients to obtain information and maintain well-supported documentation.
- Complete assigned work accurately and on time, communicating progress, questions, and potential issues promptly.
- Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen technical knowledge and work quality.
- Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, initiative, curiosity, and commitment to quality and client service.
- Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise sound judgment in accordance with firm policies and professional standards.
- Participate in training, team activities, and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits package for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
