- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Type
- Internship
- Department
- Finance
- Seniority
- Internship
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
We are seeking a Tax Intern to join our Salt Lake City, UT office, HEB Advisors. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset and a strong interest in the accounting industry. As a Tax Intern, you will assist with researching and resolving technical tax issues, supporting a variety of tax projects, and contributing to other assignments as needed. Success in this role requires strong collaboration skills, openness to feedback, and the ability to both give and receive coaching in a team-oriented environment.
Who we are:
Platform Accounting Group is a rapidly growing professional services firm providing tax, accounting, assurance, IT consulting, and wealth management services to small and medium sized businesses and their owners. We currently have 50+ offices across 15 States with much more growth on the horizon. We fully understand that every employee has different needs, so our unique business model allows for more flexible work arrangements than most firms can offer. Enjoy a professional and dynamic work environment while making work/life balance a priority.
What you will do:
- Gain exposure to complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including C-corporations, S-Corporations, partnerships, individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns
- Understand the tax return process with a high degree of accuracy
- Research and consult on various tax matters; utilize tax-related software to research tax matters
- Provide or assist with accounting services including bookkeeping, payroll, sales tax, etc.
- Support the office in maintaining and enhancing client relationships and demonstrate knowledge of each client's business and finances
- Collaborate with the broader team of interns across Platform, gaining insight on best practices and procedures
What we look for:
- Someone interested in pursuing their career in the Public Accounting Industry
- A demonstrated level of high performance in academics and extra-curricular activities
- Ability to give and receive constructive feedback
- Flexibility to work additional hours as needed
- Ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage responsibilities in a team environment
- High level proficiency with office technology and software
- Strong technical skills in accounting and tax
What we offer:
- Opportunity for advancement within a rapidly growing professional services firm
- Ongoing informal and formal training and development
- Ability to work across a wide variety of clientele
- Competitive hourly compensation rate
