Under the direct supervision of the Staff Accountants/Senior Accountants, this position provides support with the basic duties and responsibilities of an Intern, as noted below.
- Duration: 90-Day Internship Program
- Extension of the internship is possible for an additional 3 months (maximum 6 month combined)
- Education: At a minimum, a senior or recent graduate via an Accounting Bachelor's degree program from an accredited university in the United States
- Language: Chinese/Mandarin preferred
- Location: 133-10 39th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354.
- Pay/Salary: Paid full-time internship ($15/hr)
- Prepare Finalized Reports (inclusive of financial statements and other working papers), as-needed
- Coordinate scheduling and a variety of communications with clients
- Assist with and learn how to prepare various tax returns for federal, state, and local entities
- Assist with the preparation of tax extensions, notices, and examinations/research for clients
- Assist with the review process of completed reports (formatting inconsistencies, templates, overall content, etc.)
- Assist with planning and performing financial and compliance audits in accordance with the appropriate
- Gain exposure to various accounting/tax preparation and filing software
- Shadow other staff/senior accountants to gain understanding and further exposure to a tax accountant's responsibilities
- Other jobs/duties, including administrative responsibilities, assigned by the tax Staff team
- This is a paid hourly internship ($15/hour)
- Duration will be for approximately 90 days and will be from Monday-Friday (approx. 35-40 hours per week)
- An extension of the internship for an additional 3 months is possible.
- You shall come appropriately dressed, business casual, and remain professional to all colleagues/peers and incoming visitors.
- A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training or completion of the intern’s schooling
- Gain insight into professionalism within a CPA firm and working with clients (through the shadow program)
- Develop an understanding of the various software the firm (and other firms in the industry) uses.
- Gain a further understanding of the tax preparation and filing cycle
- Learn the process of documenting tax-related work performed throughout, and upon completion and wrap-up phase of the tax filing.
- Develop a skill set for gathering questions and asking appropriate personnel for assistance.
- Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels for example partners, managers, senior associates, staff, and office staff.
- Understand how a firm trains its personnel and how training enhances work requirements.
