Summer 2027 Tax Internship- Denver

Topel Forman•Denver, CO

5d•Remote

About The Position

Topel Forman is an award-winning firm with over sixty years of experience serving individuals, professionals, family-owned businesses, and corporations. We provide accounting, tax, audit, family office, and advisory services. Our inclusive culture fosters professional growth and collaboration, offering a dynamic and engaging work experience. We are committed to delivering world-class service to our clients and a top-level professional experience to our employees. We offer a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits, and a flexible work environment. As a multi-year winner of Top Workplaces, we uphold our values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence. The Summer 2027 Tax Interns in our Denver office will receive individual, hands-on training from experienced tax professionals in various areas of taxation, tax workpaper documentation, and other projects. You will be paired with a tax supervisor or manager as a mentor and an additional buddy, usually a tax associate, for support and guidance throughout your internship. Interns will work on real compliance projects that directly benefit clients and the firm, similar to a first-year associate. Full-time interns after their internship will have the opportunity to gain experience in various areas, allowing them to navigate their personal career path based on their interests.

Requirements

Accounting major
Minimum of a 3.0 GPA
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Attention to detail
Ability to multi-task
Ability to communicate effectively
Internet plan with minimum upload and download speeds of 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload
Home Wi-Fi should be password protected

Responsibilities

Prepare a variety of individual tax returns which may include high net worth and multi-state returns to meet government requirements and client expectations
Maintain a working knowledge of individual tax laws
Maintain a working knowledge of tax preparation software
Perform other accounting duties as necessary to meet the responsibilities of the position and client expectations
Assist with ad hoc projects as needed
Identify and communicate tax and accounting issues to senior associates, managers and partners
Demonstrate flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks
Proactively seek guidance, clarification, and feedback
Learn about the firm – get to know partners/managers, services provided, specialties of individuals, key clients and industries served
Build communication skills: practice business writing (clear workpapers and emails), working with other professionals, and feeling comfortable in business situations.