Tax Intern - Spring 2027

Text "TAXINTERN27" to (317) 825-8998 to apply!

At DOZ, we believe in equitable communities. That’s why we focus, almost exclusively, on the affordable housing and community development industries. We work with clients around the country, helping them grow and adapt by offering high quality, specialized accounting services. When our clients succeed, our communities become more equitable. It’s meaningful work!

Work Options:

• DOZ offers both in-person and hybrid work schedule options to accommodate each student’s location, class requirements, and personal commitments.

• Interns will work with their designated group leader to determine their weekly schedule including hours and work location. Open and proactive communication is a must.

• Our goal is to create the optimal schedule for interns and the audit team to achieve a successful busy season!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in our onsite intern orientation and training/development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to client engagements.

• Prepare partnership, individual, personal property tax, and corporate tax returns.

• Learn directly from Members, Principals, and Managers with a wide variety of specialized experience and technical knowledge.

• Complete an average of 200 tax returns within 3.5-month internship.

• Discuss intern evaluations bi-weekly with group leaders to improve skills and meet performance goals.

Qualifications:

• Accounting majors on track to graduate with the appropriate amount of credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam.

• The preferred cumulative and major GPA is 3.0 or higher.

• Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship starts is preferred.

• Ability to take off spring semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 50 hours per week.

• Must have access and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to the office.

• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, as a citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee.

• Candidates should be entrepreneurial, hardworking, possess critical-thinking skills, and be willing to adapt to new and challenging tasks.

DOZ Intern Benefits:

• Hands-On Experience: Interns work real busy-season hours and use DOZ training to achieve personal and professional goals.

• Teamwork: Interns work closely and collaborate with their team members through group activities and frequent communication.

• Mentorship: Each intern receives three levels of support to provide personal and professional guidance throughout the internship. Their DOZ Buddy, Partner/Principal Lead, and HR Lead act as mentors and advise them on their performance and overall experience at DOZ.

• Valuable Feedback: Management provides regular evaluations to identify opportunities for growth, address any concerns, and ensure a positive experience.

• Outreach: Interns will learn about the DOZ Charitable Foundation and how they can participate in our outreach efforts post internship.