Tax Internship - Spring 2027 - CPA Firm

$20 - $24 per hour

Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd

Job Description

Start building your accounting career with practical experience at Elder Hanson & Company, Ltd. , an established CPA firm located in downtown Naperville, Illinois.

We're seeking an accounting student to join our team as a part-time Tax Intern during the Spring 2027 tax season (January 18 through April 15). This position offers meaningful work , direct exposure to public accounting, and the opportunity to learn from experienced Certified Public Accountants .

Compensation & Benefits

$20-$24 per hour, depending on qualifications
Paid training throughout the internship
One-on-one guidance from experienced CPAs
Team social events and happy hours
Technology-focused workplace

About Our Firm

Elder Hanson & Company provides tax preparation, tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, financial reporting, and consulting services for closely held professional service businesses and their owners.

Our team believes in combining personal service with innovative technology while creating an environment where students can gain practical experience and continue developing professionally.

Responsibilities

During the internship, you'll assist with a variety of tax season projects, including:

Organizing confidential client tax information
Digitizing and electronically filing documents
Reviewing files for completeness and accuracy
Preparing client deliverables for electronic and printed distribution
Assisting with individual income tax return preparation after demonstrating proficiency and based on workload capacity
Communicating professionally with clients and coworkers
Working from our downtown Naperville office

Qualifications

Candidates should:

Be pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline
Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0
Be comfortable using Microsoft Office
Demonstrate excellent organization and attention to detail
Possess strong written and verbal communication skills
Be dependable and motivated to learn
Be authorized to work in the United States
Have reliable transportation

Work Schedule

Flexible scheduling is available. Interns should be available to work as many as 35 hours weekly , Monday through Saturday, during tax season .

If you're looking for meaningful experience instead of routine office work, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

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