Accounting & Tax Associate (Student Position)

Accounting & Tax Associate (Student Position)— Palms Associates (Virginia Beach, VA, off Rosemont Rd.) 

In-Office | Part-Time | Temporary | September 2026 – May 2027

Are you a Junior or Senior Accounting student looking to gain accounting, tax, and software experience while finishing your degree?

Position Summary

Palms Associates is a southeast leader in real estate development and management. We seek a motivated and detailed Accounting & Tax Associate to work with our accounting team during the 2026–2027 academic year. This role is ideal for a high-performing junior or senior pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, real estate, or a related field who wants hands-on experience in corporate accounting, tax compliance, financial reporting, and real estate. This opportunity can lead to full-time employment.

The Accounting & Tax Associate will assist with day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, tax compliance, general ledger reconciliations, budgeting, audit, and analytical projects in support of a portfolio of commercial and apartment properties. You will work alongside experienced tax & accounting professionals while gaining meaningful skills and knowledge. And you will collaborate, and assist in the implementation of, new software. We expect you to bring curiosity, drive, and leadership to our group so that together we all invest in Palms and in our own futures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Junior or Senior standing as of Fall 2026 pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, finance, real estate, or related field
• Minimum 3.2 GPA
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Curiosity, and aptitude, for using various software
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong professional and academic references supporting your application.

Preferred:

• Prior accounting or bookkeeping experience
• Completion of tax coursework.
• Interest in CPA certification

What We Offer

✔ $20–$23 per hour

✔ Consistent, flexible schedule around your classes

✔ Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals

✔ Experience with several leading software platforms 

✔ Exposure to senior management and strategic business initiatives

✔ Opportunity to build your professional network

Why Join Palms Associates?

Success in this role can lead to full-time employment with Palms. We are proud of our 60-year company heritage. We celebrate our average 7-year tenure amongst our 200 employees. We offer a market-leading compensation and benefits package for full-time associates. We prioritize an open-door culture and a collaborative environment where team members are trusted with meaningful work and provide opportunities to develop professionally. We hope you will engage with us and apply today!