Student Intern Tax Preparer
Nichols & Company, CPAs • Westerville, OH • Intern • $22–$22 / hour
Posted on Fri, Sep 11, 2026
Tax Season Internship (Spring 2027)
Nichols & Company, CPAs Location: Westerville, Ohio (In-Office) Internship Term: January 2027 – April 2027 Compensation: Starting at $24.00/hour + End-of-Season Bonus OpportunityAbout Nichols & Company
Ready to gain real-world accounting experience during tax season?
At Nichols & Company, CPAs (N&Co), you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful client work, and develop skills that will help launch your accounting career.
For more than 25 years, N&Co has provided accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout Central Ohio. Our mission is simple: make life #LessTaxing for clients and team members alike.
We welcome accounting students at all stages of their academic journey, from first-year students through graduating seniors. Many of our current Staff Accountants began their careers with us as interns, making this a great opportunity to explore a long-term future with our firm.
What You'll Gain
- Hands-on experience in public accounting and tax services
- Direct exposure to client service and tax preparation processes
- Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
- Professional development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities to grow into future full-time positions
- Competitive hourly pay and performance-based bonus potential
Qualifications
We're looking for students who:
- Are pursuing a degree in Accounting
- Have an interest in tax and public accounting
- Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated
- Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
- Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
- Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
- Can work a minimum of 25 hours per week during peak tax season
Schedule Expectations
- Internship runs from January through April 2027
- Hours typically begin at approximately 15 hours per week in January
- Hours increase throughout tax season, reaching 25+ hours per week in March and April
- Weekend availability is required during peak periods
- Position is based in our Westerville office
Internship Opportunities
Interns are typically assigned to one of the following teams:
Tax Coordinator Intern
As a Tax Coordinator, you'll play a critical role at the front end of the tax process.
Responsibilities include:
- Organizing and processing client tax documentation
- Setting up tax projects and workflows
- Communicating with clients regarding missing information
- Tracking deadlines and advancing returns through the preparation process
- Maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow
- Organization and project coordination
- Client communication
- Problem-solving and attention to detail
Tax Preparation Intern
As a Tax Preparation Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns using professional tax software.
Responsibilities include:
- Entering and verifying tax data for individual tax returns
- Assisting with 1099 preparation for business clients
- Supporting tax professionals throughout the preparation process
- Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness
- Learning how tax documents and regulations apply to real client situations
- Technical accounting work
- Tax concepts and regulations
- Analytical thinking and attention to detail
Apply Today
If you're looking for an internship that provides meaningful experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and talented team, we'd love to meet you. Local candidates only.
Start your accounting career with Nichols & Company and discover what it means to make life #LessTaxing. Compensation: $22.00 per hour
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