Tax Intern at Redwitz in Village of La Jolla, CA

Apply Job Type Internship Description We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies, and third parties do not contact us regarding this role. We are only considering applications submitted directly by candidates. Summary of Responsibilities Interns are directly supervised by Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners. With having greater knowledge and experience, this individual will be provided the opportunity to assume more difficult assignments and exposure relating to all aspects of our Tax engagements while working in a public accounting firm. Pay Rate: $28 per hour Job Duties and Responsibilities ´ Provide support for various auditing and accounting engagements under the direction of our managers and partners. × Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business including analysis and planning of client engagements. × Complete all aspects for engagements including status updates to engagement managers and partners, and adhere to all quality control standards, as required. × Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested and explain variances, when needed. ´ Understand the accounting process and ensure entries comply with GAAP, along with the firm’s policies and procedures. Develop an innovative approach for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness. × Apply the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the AICPA. ´ Preparing and reviewing individual and business (corporate and partnership), and non-profit returns involving consolidated returns, multi-state, and international issues. × Assist in preparation of extension calculation and estimated tax vouchers. ´ Interfaces with authorities and assists with gathering the information for federal, state, and local tax audits. × Responding to inquiries from the IRS and other taxing authorities. ´ Shadows Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners when performing client meetings. × Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all team members. × Preparation of client assistance requests, appropriate follow-up, and evaluation. ´ Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality, and personal conduct. ´ Complies with Federal, State, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements. ´ Identifying and carrying-out other projects, as assigned. Learning Outcomes At the end of the internship, the individual will have been able to directly apply their classroom theories into the workplace, along with the ability to strengthen their personal and professional skillsets. This individual will advance their knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of an Tax Associate in a public accounting firm. The understanding will help to refine the individuals career path and provide them the information required to make informed decisions about their career path in public accounting. Throughout this internship, this individual will gain a strong understanding of the high-level expectations placed upon them to be successful in the workplace. Training ´ New Hire Orientation: Guidance from Human Resources and their applicable team on company department policies and procedures. ´ Career Roadmap: Setting professional and career goals. ´ Job Shadowing: Shadows Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners when performing client meetings. ´ Provided real work assignments. ´ Meetings: Reviewing work assignments, projects, and expectations. ´ Training and workshops. Requirements Qualifications ´ Educational focus in public accounting, with a strong motivation of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). ´ Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally. ´ Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment, as necessary. ´ Strong sense of ownership for delivering high-quality service and excellent customer service, team building, and time management skills. ´ Technical competencies must include advanced skills with Microsoft Office – specifically with Word and Excel. ´ Experience with accounting software packages, a plus. Salary Description $28.00 Per Hour