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Tax Intern

Katz Sapper & Miller LLP

Internships At KSM

We're KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it's our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That's why we've built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We've been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you're encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you're expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that's right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you're looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what's most important to you, we'd love to meet you.

Internship Responsibilities
  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development programs designed to expose you to tax and to give you the tools needed to immediately contribute to clients
  • Experience, through on-the-job training and real, meaningful work engagements, how your academic experience translates to the professional environment
  • Learn directly from experienced Associates, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge across numerous industries and services
  • Work directly with a variety of clients across multiple industries ranging from start-ups and family-run businesses to multi-national corporations
  • Enjoy the many perks of a top-notch public accounting firm
  • Collaborate with peers while forming lasting friendships
  • Demonstrate your performance and ability to join Katz, Sapper & Miller as an Associate Accountant full-time
Requirements/Qualifications
  • Working towards an Undergraduate or Master's Degree in Business or Accounting
  • On track for CPA Eligibility upon graduation
  • Outstanding students with a minimum overall GPA of a 3.0
  • The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in various industries
  • Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

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