Tax Prep Intern

In an increasingly complex world where people are starving for someone they can trust, we stand for something simple: always put the client first. We do well by doing good for those we serve. It’s the ultimate measure. We believe in providing value beyond a doubt and in the notion that time will either expose you or promote you, based on your willingness to embrace change. We serve financial advisors and investors through three entities, each headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska: Carson Wealth, Carson Coaching and Carson Partners. We provide coaching and partnership services to advisor firms – and straightforward financial advice to the investing public. We all share a common mission to be the most trusted in financial advice. Who We Want Support in-house tax preparation and advanced planning services by assisting with compliance, documentation, and workflow execution within a professional wealth‑management tax function. Gain hands‑on exposure to individual income tax preparation, advanced tax planning cases, and high‑net‑worth client structures while working under the supervision of licensed tax professionals. Contribute to accurate, timely, and compliant tax deliverables while developing practical skills in tax operations, process automation, and professional collaboration. What To Expect Tax Preparation & Compliance Support: Assist with the preparation of individual federal and state income tax returns under the supervision of licensed professionals. Perform preliminary data entry using tax preparation software. Support quality control checks, form review, formatting, and compliance verification. Research basic tax questions and summarize findings for internal use. Document & Data Management: Organize, digitize, and maintain client tax documents and workpapers in accordance with data security and compliance protocols. Maintain accurate notes, task documentation, and internal CRM or workflow records. Support file requests, document follow‑up, and record accuracy throughout the tax preparation lifecycle. Workflow & Case Coordination: Support intake, tracking, and workflow management for tax preparation cases. Assist with scheduling coordination, internal handoffs, and deadline management. Help ensure tax cases progress efficiently through established processes. Advisor & Client Support: Support tax planning deliverables for wealth advisors and private client workstreams. Assist with client communication coordination as directed. Observe client tax interviews, planning meetings, and cross‑functional collaboration when appropriate. Collaboration & Learning: Participate in internal tax and planning meetings as needed. Engage in ongoing learning related to tax workflows, tools, and professional standards. Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to process efficiency and documentation quality. Other Duties: Perform additional tasks, duties, and responsibilities as needed or assigned by leadership to support departmental and organizational objectives. What You Need Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Financial Planning, Economics, or a related field in progress, with undergraduate junior or senior standing required, or first‑year law student (One L) status required. Strong interest in tax preparation, tax planning, or financial planning careers required. High attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to handle confidential client information required. Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities required. Strong written and verbal communication skills required. Ability to learn and use tax preparation software, secure document vaults, workflow tools, CRM systems, and Microsoft Excel required. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment required. Prior coursework or exposure to accounting, personal finance, or tax concepts preferred. EEO Statement In exchange for your expertise, we offer a base salary, bonus potential, 401(k) plus matching, health benefits, and a great working environment. This is your chance to play a key role in the continued success of our company. Our culture is fast‑paced, collaborative, innovative, and focused on healthy living. Carson strives to promote the health and wellness of its stakeholders by maintaining a tobacco‑free workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, age or any other characteristic protected by law. The total rewards expected for this role include Starting hourly wage between $17.00 - 22.00/hr. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carson Wealth