What are the responsibilities and job description for the Spring 2028 Tax Intern: Atlanta position at Nichols Cauley?
Nichols Cauley is a leading integrated financial services platform recognized among the Top 100 Firms by Inside Public Accounting. We're honored to be named one of Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Young Accountants, which reflects our commitment to professional excellence, career development, and a collaborative, supportive culture. Through our Manage. Protect. Grow. approach, we give clients coordinated expertise across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting. We keep investing in technology, automation, and AI-driven innovation to improve client service and help our people do their best work.
About the Internship
Our Tax internship puts you in the middle of the season where you'll learn the most. You'll prepare returns, research tax questions, and see how tax planning connects to the wider financial picture for businesses and their owners.
What You'll Do
- Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary tax returns under supervision
- Gather, organize, and analyze client financial information
- Research tax issues and summarize your findings for the team
- Assist with tax projections and planning projects
- Use tax software and firm technology to prepare and track returns
What We're Looking For
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or taxation, with graduation expected [date range]
- Working toward CPA exam eligibility
- Strong attention to detail and a desire to learn the tax code
- Good organization and time management during deadline-driven periods
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new software
What You'll Gain
- Real preparation experience during busy season
- Mentorship from experienced tax professionals and Partners
- Exposure to family-owned businesses and their owners across many industries
- A path to a full-time offer for high-performing interns