What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2027 Tax Intern - St. Joseph position at Hungerford?
Description
Winter Semester (January - April 2027)
Summary
Interns are guided and supported by multiple members of our tax team and formal Buddy program, who brief them in advance on the assignments, suggest expeditious methods, answer questions, decide on remedies when difficulties are encountered, and review their progress periodically. Interns generally do not deal directly with client personnel without guidance and supervision by a more senior member of our tax team.
Responsibilities
- Prepare 1040 individual income tax returns primarily, with opportunity for more complex 1040, personal property tax returns, or business/partnership returns as available
- Assist in preparing trial balances, working papers and depreciations schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word
- Become familiar and engaged with the firm’s personnel, policies and procedures
- Understand the rules, regulations and code of ethics of the AICPA
- Have fun and learn!
Other Details
- This is a paid internship opportunity
- We encourage students to seek course credit for their internship in coordination with their schools' faculty and career services policies
- We host internships on-site in each of our West Michigan office locations; Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, St. Joseph
- The firm gladly welcomes CPT/OPT candidates to apply for internship but cannot guarantee future sponsorship
Requirements
- Undergraduate student, Graduate student, Non-traditional student, or Alumni
- Studying accounting or related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 preferred