Tax Administrative Intern (2026) - Middletown, NY

We are currently seeking a Tax Administrative Intern to join our team. The Tax Administrative Intern will provide tax processing support to the Tax Department and will interact daily with colleagues at all levels from staff to partners. The full-time, paid internship runs concurrent with busy season, from February through mid-April.

Essential Duties:

• Scan and process tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Assemble printed tax returns for client review and filing.
• Secure signed e-file authorization forms from clients.
• Manage and organize client tax documents in a timely manner.
• Ensure all client information is properly filed and stored in compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Assist with administrative tasks related to tax filings and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college.
• Experience working in a public accounting firm or professional office environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and turn around projects quickly.
• Excellent administrative and computer skills (i.e. Word, Excel) with ability to scan, file, collate and print documents.
• Prior experience processing tax returns is a plus.
• Displays a high level of discretion and maintains confidentiality of all sensitive matters.
• Dependable, reliable and strong attention to detail with the ability to self-review.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

The compensation for this position ranges from $28.00 - $30.00 per hour. Actual compensation will be dependent upon the specific role, office location as well as the individual’s qualifications, experience, skills, and certifications.

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

We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.

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