Eight- to nine-week summer tax internship for undergraduate students. Interns support tax preparation, research, compliance, audits, financial-data analysis, tax records, and federal and multistate income-tax returns for individuals and entities. The role includes using firm tax-preparation software, completing projects within timelines and budgets, self-reviewing work, participating in training, and developing technical and professional skills alongside tax and accounting professionals.
Job Title: Tax Intern
Department: Tax
Description: Our Summer 2027 Internship Program is an eight- to nine-week summer internship designed for undergraduate students. During the internship, you will be fully immersed in our day-to-day tax and accounting activities, gaining hands-on experience working alongside professionals at all levels.
Our Internship will provide you with insight into the field of public accounting. Your Internship will give you the same exposure to Gursey Schneider LLP as our associate-level hires while participating in interactive and engaging programming.
Successful candidates should have the following:
- The ideal candidate for this role should be highly attentive to detail, have excellent communication skills, and be willing to learn and apply new concepts in a fast-paced environment.
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- A minimum GPA of 3.2 is required
- Excellent research and verbal and written communication skills required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future
Responsibilities
- Support the tax department in areas such as complex tax preparation, research, and compliance.
- As a tax intern, you may also organize and maintain tax records, analyze financial data, and assist with audits.
- You will encounter various situations, including taxation for high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, entities, real estate, and international matters.
- Assist with preparing federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and their related income tax work papers.
- Complete a variety of projects within the engagement timeline and budget guidelines.
- Learn and effectively utilize firm tax preparation software to continually learn, share knowledge with team members, and enhance the quality of service to clients.
- Perform self-review of work.
- Perform tax technical research assigned by supervisors.
- Develop strong relationships with firm professionals.
- Participate in firm training and activities.
- Work with your team and manager on the professional development of technical and soft skills.
About Us: Gursey | Schneider LLP is a Top 100 Firm and a 10-time recipient of Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms, with more than 40 years of success in the market. Our firm consists of over 200 accounting professionals, and our talented people consistently drive the success of our business through thoughtful strategy and creative problem-solving.
Gursey Schneider LLP Los Angeles, California, USA Office
2121 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1300, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90067
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