Summer Tax Intern (2024)- Shelton, CT

Job Description:

At PKF O’Connor Davies, our Summer Tax Internship Program allows students to assist in providing quality tax services to the Firm’s clients. Summer Tax Interns work as a team member on diverse client engagements and receive real-world, hands on experience, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting with PKF O’Connor Davies.

In addition, Interns leap right in to real-world experience by conducting a research project which they then present to Firm leadership. They also broaden their professional network by participating in community service and Firm sponsored events. From the very beginning, Summer Tax Interns are immersed in PKF O’Connor Davies culture. They begin their career with PKF O’Connor Davies by being assigned an Intern Adviser, who assists them throughout their entire internship with the Firm. Interns also receive training to grow and develop their skill set. This full-time, paid 8-week internship program starts mid-June and goes until mid-August, through contingent on performance, Interns have an opportunity to extend the internship on a part-time basis into the fall.

 

Essential Duties:

• Develop relationships with clients and employees.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
• Demonstrate knowledge of basic technical tax requirements.
• Become proficient in scanning and preparing tax returns.
• Develop a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.

 

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 75% of a Bachelors degree in Accounting completed from an accredited university.
• Potential candidates should have good communication and computer skills and be team players who are motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interns must be customer-focused and able to multitask.

• Frequent local travel to clients and other PKFOD locations may be required.

 

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer.  The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFODA”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.