Tax Intern

Gilbert CPAs is one of the largest regional accounting firms and has been serving individuals and organizations in Sacramento and throughout California since 1984. We offer audit, tax, and consulting services to a wide variety of clients including privately held businesses, non-profits, public entity risk pools, educational entities, governmental entities, and employee benefit plans. We’re passionate about what we do and the clients we serve. We have been recognized by the Sacramento Business Journal as an A+ Employer. We're proud to share that Gilbert CPAs has been honored as a 2024 "Best Places to Work" by the Sacramento Business Journal. Here at Gilbert, we take pride in our "culture of caring" and by joining our team you will be able to experience it firsthand. Whether it's supporting our team, serving our clients, or giving back to our community, you'll be part of something special at Gilbert CPAs.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join our dynamic team. This internship offers an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on experience in tax preparation and financial reporting within a professional environment. This is an onsite role, based out of our Natomas, Sacramento area office. The ideal candidate will assist with various tax-related tasks while developing a strong understanding of financial concepts.  Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting and taxation knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepares a variety of tax returns including individual, business, non-profit, property, and payroll.
• Assists in proofing financial statements tax returns, and other documents.
• Performs other accounting and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned.
• Plans and conducts portions of smaller engagements as experience and judgment allow.
• Researches and applies relevant tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Participate in team meetings to discuss ongoing projects and updates
• Available to work 20-30 hours per week on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.  

Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Familiarity with financial concepts, tax regulations, and reporting standards
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

This internship provides an invaluable opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to our team's success. We look forward to welcoming passionate individuals eager to learn and grow within the field of taxation.  EOE.