Winter Tax Internship: January - March 2027 (Dallas)

Brighton Jones•Dallas, TX

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Jones is seeking driven, curious individuals to join their team as summer tax interns. This program offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns for high-net-worth clients and work on other challenging projects. Interns will develop a strong understanding of the tax practice, which involves managing the tax compliance process for individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns.

Requirements

Current university students.
Working towards a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or Economics preferred.
Strong desire to pursue the CPA designation.
Strong computer skills (Windows, Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat).
Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems (CCH Axcess & Checkpoint, Pfx Scan).
A commitment to excellence and a drive to maintain high standards in all tasks.
Exceptional communication and collaboration abilities, both written and verbal, to build trust and confidence with colleagues.
Excellent work habits, featuring a self-starter mentality that proactively manages workloads and takes ownership of prioritizing tasks.
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrates teamwork mentality.
Highly motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
A positive attitude and enthusiasm for engaging in company culture!
Eligibility for visa sponsorship is not provided.

Nice To Haves

Academic success and other internships or work-related experience encouraged.
Undergraduate exposure to tax accounting is a plus, though not required.

Responsibilities

Assist with the process of collecting data and preparing it for electronic work papers.
Input tax data into appropriate software systems.
Produce electronic work papers for next-level review in conformance with department standards.
Assist team members with various tasks as needed.