Spring 2027 Tax Intern

Job Description

Spring 2027 Tax Intern | Sikich

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sikich, located in varying hybrid locations. Sikich is a professional services firm with approximately 2,000 team members across North America, EMEA, and APAC, providing integrated solutions in consulting, technology, and compliance. This role is crucial for assisting the tax department in preparing federal and state tax returns, contributing to the firm’s growth, and supporting clients, team members, and communities through diverse perspectives and challenging the status quo. Sikich seeks agile practitioners who thrive on challenge and growth, offering clear insights and genuine warmth without egos.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (minimum 30 hours/week) or Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid – Varying Locations
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: Reporting to the Tax Manager
• Mission: This intern will assist in preparing federal and state tax returns and organizing tax work papers to support the tax department’s operations.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Prepare various federal and state tax returns for individuals and entities.
• File: File and organize tax work papers.
• Develop: Develop an understanding of tax laws and regulations.
• Work: Work on special projects as assigned.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status at the time of the internship, engaged in an accounting, cost accounting, or taxation program at a college or university, with an interest in pursuing CPA credentials.
• Experience: Proficient in Microsoft Suite; demonstrated interest in tax return preparation.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a varied team; must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future. Additionally, candidates must be values-driven, embodying integrity and servant leadership with a bias for action and continuous innovation; be uncompromising problem-solvers capable of developing, articulating, and implementing solutions; demonstrate strong collaboration skills as a relationship builder across all levels and business units; instill trust by consistently following through on commitments credibly; and exhibit impact and influence by making a difference and gaining support for ideas and initiatives.