2027 Tax Internship - Yakima

Job Description

Job Description

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We partner with leading accounting firms across the United States, bringing them together through a shared platform that supports their growth while preserving the local identities and client relationships that make each firm unique. Our partner firms combine the close connections of a local team with the resources of a national community, giving professionals access to broader career opportunities, learning, collaboration, and innovative technology. Whether you join Current or one of our partner firms, you’ll be part of a connected team investing in your development and shaping the future of accounting.

Tax Intern – Spring/Summer 2027 Application Requirements & Timeline

Application Deadline: November 15, 2026

To be considered for a 2027 internship with Larson Gross, please submit a complete application that includes:

• Current Resume

• Unofficial College Transcript

• Internship Personal Statement (1–2 pages) addressing the following:

  1. Tell us about yourself beyond the classroom. Share the extracurricular activities, athletics, employment, volunteer work, organizations, leadership roles, community involvement, or other commitments that have been meaningful to you during high school and/or college. You may also include honors or awards you have received. What have these experiences taught you?

  2. Why have you chosen to pursue accounting, and what interests you about an internship with Larson Gross?

  3. Tell us about an experience that has contributed significantly to your growth. This could be an achievement, challenge, new responsibility, constructive feedback, or an experience that required you to learn something new. What did you take away from it?

  4. As you think about beginning your career in accounting, what skills or qualities do you believe will be most important to your success, and how are you working to develop them?

As part of your application, you will also be asked to provide your:

• Expected graduation date

• Expected CPA eligibility date

• Accounting courses completed or currently in progress

• Accounting courses planned for your upcoming semester or quarter

Interview Timeline: Interviews are anticipated to take place from mid-November through mid-December. Some candidates may be contacted earlier as applications are reviewed.

Candidate Notification: All applicants will receive an update regarding their application status no later than December 18, 2026.

Internship Start: May or June 2027

Only complete applications received by November 15 will be considered.

About the Internship

A Larson Gross internship is an opportunity to experience what a career in public accounting is really like while learning alongside professionals who want to see you succeed.

As a Tax Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience in tax compliance, research, and client service while developing the foundational skills needed for a career in tax and public accounting. You'll work alongside experienced tax professionals, contribute to meaningful work, participate in training and professional development, and build relationships throughout the firm.

We don't expect you to arrive knowing everything. We are looking for students who are curious, willing to ask questions, open to feedback, and excited to learn.

What You'll Experience

During your internship, you may have the opportunity to:

• Assist with federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.

• Organize financial information and use tax software to support tax preparation.

• Prepare basic workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.

• Research tax laws, credits, deductions, and regulatory changes.

• Learn how tax professionals identify opportunities and provide value to clients.

• Work alongside associates, senior associates, managers, and other professionals.

• Ask questions, receive feedback, and develop your technical and professional skills.

• Participate in training, networking, and other professional development opportunities.

• Build experience using technology, automation, AI, and other tools that are changing how accounting professionals work.

What Will Help You Succeed

We're looking for students who bring:

• Curiosity and a genuine willingness to learn.

• Strong attention to detail.

• Clear communication and an ability to collaborate with others.

• Organization and time-management skills.

• An analytical and problem-solving mindset.

• Adaptability and a willingness to take on new challenges.

• An interest in technology and how tools such as AI, automation, and data analytics are being used within the accounting profession.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Interest in a career in tax or public accounting.

• Intention to pursue CPA licensure preferred.

• Strong academic performance.

• Previous accounting or internship experience is a plus, but not required .

Most importantly, we're looking for students who are eager to learn, contribute, and explore where a career in accounting could take them.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance

• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning
  

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.