About the Role
As a Tax Intern, you will prepare business and individual tax returns, gaining exposure to a diverse client base across various industries. You will collaborate with and assist internal teams and leaders to produce high-quality deliverables and build technical skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
- Organize and review client-provided financial information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
- Use tax software and tools to input data, calculate tax liabilities, deductions, and credits.
- Conduct tax research to interpret and apply relevant tax laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Analyze financial statements, records, and documentation to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance issues.
- Assist in preparing tax projections and estimates to guide clients in making informed financial decisions.
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and address inquiries related to tax matters.
- Assist in explaining tax concepts and implications to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
- Collaborate with internal team to provide timely updates and recommendations to clients on their tax situations.
- Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, filing tax returns accurately and timely.
- Maintain organized and comprehensive tax files and documentation for each client engagement.
- Assist in tracking changes in tax laws and regulations and their potential impact on clients.
- Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices.
- Support senior team members in complex tax projects, including audits and specialized tax services.
- Participate in internal training sessions to enhance technical skills and stay updated on industry trends.
Requirements
- 0 – 1 year of relevant experience.
- Currently enrolled at an accredited college/university pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- High School Diploma or GED or High School equivalent certificate.
- Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
- Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained.
- Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement.
Skills
- CCH Prosystem FX
- Axcess Tax
- Axcess Document
- Axcess Workstream
- Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS
- Checkpoint for Tax Research
Work Type
- Temporary
- Less than six (6) month internship position
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00/hour to $28.00/hour
Benefits
- Group health insurance
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement plans
- Generous paid time off (PTO) allowances
About the Company
- UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market.
- We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses.
- Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges.
- As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.
