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Accounting (Tax or Audit) Intern - Spring 2025

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Abdo

Aug 3

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Scottsdale

Requirements

  • - Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • - Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • - Has completed Intermediate Accounting I (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.
  • Prepare assigned tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership and/or non-profit returns.
  • Prepare assigned basic amended returns, personal tax projections, property tax refunds, employee benefit plan returns, carryback returns, sales tax, 1099 statements and/or payroll tax returns.
  • Prepare and maintain financial data and records for assigned clients.
  • Utilize and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs, tax and research software, and internal work flow/procedures.
  • Provide assistance including tax research to senior department staff and partners, as needed.
  • Prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, and tickmark and workpaper cross-references.
  • Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions.
  • Draft audit reports and other engagement documents.
  • Provide assistance as needed to the department team.

FAQs

What is the duration of the internship?

The internship is full-time (40 hours/week) starting in January 2025 through mid-April 2025.

Are there opportunities for full-time employment after the internship?

Yes, upon successful completion of the internship, full-time employment opportunities may be available.

What are the key responsibilities for tax interns?

Tax interns will prepare assigned tax returns, assist with tax research, maintain financial data, and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs and software.

What are the key responsibilities for audit interns?

Audit interns will prepare workpapers, communicate with clients to obtain information, draft audit reports, and provide assistance to the department team.

What are the required qualifications for applicants?

Applicants must be working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, have a minimum GPA of 3.0, and have preferably completed Intermediate Accounting I.

Is there a specific software used for tax and audit work?

Interns will utilize and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs, research software, and internal workflow procedures as part of their responsibilities.

Is there a dress code for the internship?

While the job description does not specify a dress code, given the flexible workplace environment, professional attire is suggested for client interactions and meetings.

How should applicants apply for the internship?

Applicants can apply online through the company's website.

Will interviews be conducted in person?

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video. If assistance with the technology is needed, applicants should inform the company.

What is the company’s approach to workplace flexibility?

Abdo offers flexible workplace options allowing employees to work mostly from home or mostly from the office, depending on what works best for them.

Lighting the path forward.

Accounting
Industry
201-500
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Abdo is a full-service accounting and consulting firm that delivers customized strategies and innovative solutions to help organizations and businesses succeed. With more than 200 professionals and over six decades of experience, Abdo is ranked as one of the top accounting firms in the Midwest. It is a licensed CPA firm with offices located in Minneapolis and Mankato, Minnesota, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Abdo’s commitment to its clients is to gain in-depth knowledge of their unique challenges, opportunities, and needs. Through this consultative approach, Abdo partners with business leaders to light the path forward to confidently reach their goals.

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