Tax Intern

Job Description

Busy Season Tax Intern | Pease Bell

The Tone:
This is an internship at Pease Bell, located in Cleveland or Akron, OH, or Lakewood, NJ. Pease Bell is a growing public accounting firm with over 175 professionals supporting businesses nationally. This role is crucial for supporting the Tax team during the firm’s most active period, providing valuable hands-on experience equivalent to a first-year associate. Interns will apply their academic knowledge to real-world scenarios within a supportive and collaborative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Cleveland, OH or Akron, OH or Lakewood, NJ

• Mission: Prepare and assist in the preparation of various tax returns and ensure compliance with tax laws for clients during a critical period.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel, tax preparation software, internal systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Preparation: Prepare and assist in the creation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts.
• Document Management: Organize and analyze tax documents received directly from clients.
• Compliance & Research: Conduct basic tax research to ensure adherence to current tax laws and regulations.
• Team Communication: Communicate with team members to resolve outstanding items and gather necessary additional documentation.
• Workpaper Preparation: Prepare supporting workpapers in accordance with established firm standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, indicating an Entry-Level career stage.
• Experience: Progress towards CPA eligibility, with availability to work up to 40 hours per week, including potential overtime.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, organization, time management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bonus: Eagerness to learn, grow, and actively contribute to a team-oriented environment.