What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Internship - Trust and Estates Department position at SEK CPAs & Advisors?
Description
Are you looking to get an inside look into public accounting with a firm that treats their interns like first year staff? SEK may be the perfect fit for you!
We are currently looking for students for our 2026 Tax Internship Program to assist our Trust and Estates Department in our Hagerstown location. Interns are a valuable resource to SEK. They are treated like first-year staff and have the opportunity to work on a variety of engagements under the supervision of firm management.
The internship runs from approximately January through April 15th. The internship schedule can be flexible working around students' courses, with about 20 - 32 expected hours per week. Many students are able to take our internship for credit, reducing their class load.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare tax returns and other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
- Attend training workshops when available.
- Maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
- Adhere to firm’s policies, procedures, rules, regulations and code of ethics.
- Develop working knowledge of software programs.
- Demonstrate professional etiquette and develop efficient work habits.
We hope that the internship experience will lead to an increase in confidence and professional skills as well as greater familiarity with the business environment and a better understanding of the importance of teamwork. The firm looks to fill full-time opportunities with our top performing interns.
Requirements
- Accounting Major
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Career plans to obtain 150 credits and sit for the CPA exam.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Capable of excelling in individual and team projects.
- Desire to want to pursue a career in public accounting.
Why should you join SEK?
Our firm offers team members an excellent career track along with a professional and growth-oriented work environment. We offer flexible schedules, study time, and reduced hours in the summer in order to support employee needs to balance their personal and work life. In addition, we strive to provide and maintain a positive work environment where each employee feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.
About Us:
At SEK CPAs & Advisors, we don't just provide accounting services – we create value and foster trust. What over 60 years ago as a small, three-partner firm in Maryland has grown into one of the premier CPA and advisory firms in the area. With offices in Camp Hill, Carlisle, Chambersburg, Hanover, and York, PA, as well as Hagerstown, MD. The firm is proud to be built on a foundation of integrity, responsiveness, empowerment, quality of life, and community.
We believe industry-focused, high-performing teams are essential to delivering high-quality and innovative solutions to our clients. Therefore, continuous learning, leadership development, and integrating work-life flexibility are critical components of our strategic plan.
At SEK, successful client service experiences are achieved by providing multiple services, frequent and ongoing communication, and a forward-thinking approach, thereby becoming a trusted business advisor throughout the lifecycle of a business or organization.
EOE STATEMENT - We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or gender, national origin or ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.