Tax Intern

Job description

At Watkins Uiberall, we value our people and welcome them as part of our WU family. We are passionate about the technical development of our team and foster mentoring relationships aimed at creating a career path that guarantees both personal and professional satisfaction.


With 100 team members, Watkins Uiberall is the largest locally owned certified public accounting firm in Memphis. The Firm holds strong to its local identity through community involvement and an ongoing commitment to client relationships. Firm services include auditing and attestation, tax compliance and planning, business accounting, consulting, retirement plan administration, cyber security, and data analytics. Our history of achievements is based entirely on the strength and dedication of our people.

Position Summary

Tax interns work with our team to exceed clients' expectations by delivering excellent services while exhibiting both talent and integrity. At Watkins Uiberall, our interns get ahead of their competition by being entrusted with real responsibilities. Our firm is a huge advocate for interns and is passionate about setting them up for success by training them to interact with clients through hands-on experience. We consider our internship program to be an entry-level opportunity, meaning that you will be faced with real life challenges which lead to applicable knowledge of the industry.


Our program allows students to play an active role as a member of our professional team, giving you the chance to gain exposure to a variety of assignments and diverse clientele. Tax interns will assist with providing comprehensive tax compliance and planning services, preparing federal and state income tax returns, performing tax research, and special projects.

Firm Overview
• Largest locally owned CPA firm in Memphis
• Diverse, prominent clients that represent the Mid-South
• Significant philanthropic and nonprofit client base
• Member of BKR International
• Memphis Business Journal 2022, 2023, and 2024 Best Places to Work Finalist

Qualifications
• A current junior or senior college student actively pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
• A current GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must have completed or currently enrolled in Intermediate Accounting 1 at the time of application
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Excellent ability to communication through all levels of organization both internally and externally