Winter Intern - Tax

Apply your accounting lectures to the real world while boosting your career skills and networking opportunities with a paid internship at TKW during Winter 2027 ! We are looking for someone who will be a rising Senior accounting major to help our Tax department between January and April 2027. If you have approximately 40 hours per a week to devote to working in our Portland office, we'd love to talk to you! Don't worry if you haven't audited or prepared tax returns before! Previous experience is not required. You will receive online training as well as mentoring and direct supervision from our professionals so you can get comfortable as quickly as possible. While no two days will be alike, you will have the opportunity to work on multiple clients, including individuals, as well as commercial and government clients, and learn from many people within our departments. You will: Receive training to become familiar with our accounting software and methodology. Assist us with completing various sections of the files or returns. Help us compile information, reports, memos, and confirmations. Get familiar with review comments. You will also have the chance to present to members of our team, receive weekly interpersonal skills training, and journal on a regular basis to see the progress you're making. Do you have what it takes? You may, if you: Are eager to learn by listening, asking questions and taking direction well. Can stay positive in uncertainty - you 'go with the flow' in unfamiliar situations. Are able to balance between working independently and asking for clarification to avoid wasting time when you don't understand something. Pay excellent attention to detail. Have high levels of customer service, time management, and organizational skills to work well under deadlines. Are available to commute within the Portland metro area on occasion, as in-person fieldwork may be required for certain audit clients. Talbot, Korvola & Warwick (TKW) has provided assurance and tax preparation services to governmental, commercial, and non-profit clients since 1987. Located in a suburb of Portland, Oregon, our mission is to provide peace of mind to our well-respected clients to help them make sound financial decisions. We love to bust the myth that accountants are boring. We are passionate about what we do, curious by nature, and love the challenge of providing quality work under pressure. Our employees find fun and community support in working together. Other perks include free parking, competitive pay, organized social activities and the ever-present snack cubicle! Thank you for your interest in TKW and this position. We look forward to hearing from you soon! TKW is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absences, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. TKW makes hiring decision based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talbot, Korvola & Warwick, LLP