Tax Preparer - Internship

VBA CPAs•Grand Rapids, MI

19h

About The Position

This internship offers the opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced staff and partners. Interns will be responsible for preparing individual tax returns and personal property tax returns. The ideal candidate will have a schedule that allows for up to 40 hours per week commitment. The internship runs from mid-January to April 15.

Requirements

Must have taken the Individual Taxation course or have experience preparing individual returns.
Ability to commit up to 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

Prepare individual tax returns.
Prepare personal property tax returns.
Learn basics of individual income tax preparation.
Learn basics of software used to prepare individual income tax returns.
Input client income tax source documents.
Make lists of missing client data.
Contact clients via phone or e-mail to obtain missing data or resolve questions.
Interact with experienced staff and partners to resolve issues and complete tax returns.
Follow-up on issues/questions raised during the review process.
Learn software used to compile business fixed asset records to update client files.
Import client fixed assets data into software used to prepare personal property tax statements.
Finalize client personal property tax statements and reconcile to fixed assets records and client balance sheet fixed assets accounts.
Assist staff and partners with various tasks during the tax processing season.