Accounting (Tax or Audit) Intern - Spring 2024

Company: Abdo
Location: Mankato
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

We are looking for Interns to join our team! The intern, under general supervision, will perform a variety of professional tax or audit work. This internship is full-time (40 hours/week) starting in January 2024 through mid-April. Upon successful completion of the internship, full-time employment opportunities may be available. We have internship opportunities available in both of our offices.At Abdo, we're not your typical accounting firm. If you're looking for somewhere to punch the clock while pushing papers, this is not the place for you. But if you're ready to light the path forward to make a difference in the lives of our team and clients, we'd like to meet you!Our culture is built on the following principles:Relationships: We give our best to our clients and to each other.Growth & Development: We get better every day.Teamwork: We accomplish great things together.Key responsibilities for tax interns include:Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.Prepare assigned tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership and/or non-profit returns.Prepare assigned basic amended returns, personal tax projections, property tax refunds, employee benefit plan returns, carryback returns, sales tax, 1099 statements and/or payroll tax returns.Prepare and maintain financial data and records for assigned clients.Utilize and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs, tax and research software, and internal work flow/procedures.Provide assistance including tax research to senior department staff and partners, as needed.Key responsibilities for audit interns include:Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.Prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, and tickmark and workpaper cross-references.Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions.Draft audit reports and other engagement documents.Provide assistance as needed to the department team.Required and preferred qualifications:Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or related fieldMinimum GPA of 3.0Has completed Intermediate Accounting I (preferred)Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as one of America's Top Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm. If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you're looking for! Apply online TODAY!Flexible Workplace:As a flexible workplace, we support a variety of working arrangements including working mostly from home, a hybrid model, or working mostly from the office. We want our people to work where they work best! This position is eligible for either working mostly from the office or working a hybrid arrangement to work some days from home.Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video. Please let us know if you need assistance with this technology.EEO Policy: Abdo LLP and its subsidiary companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis "protected class" including but not limited to: veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation or marital preference, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.

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