Job description dated on: May 8, 2025
Job title: Tax Intern Pay range: $16/hour
Department / Team: Tax Team Reports to: John Kirkland
Position overview: The Tax Internship at DiMercurio Advisors plays a critical support role in our mission to empower small business owners through clear, accurate, and timely tax guidance. This position offers hands-on experience in tax preparation, client communication, and practical accounting skills, making it an ideal stepping stone for those pursuing a career in tax and accounting.
Here's what you'll be doing on a typical day:
- Preparing individual, partnership, and S corporation tax returns, including 1040s, 1065s, and 1120Ss.
- Assisting with quarterly and year-end tax estimates, ensuring clients are aware of potential liabilities.
- Preparing workpapers to support tax filings, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
- Following up with clients for outstanding documents and information needed to complete returns.
- Collaborating with tax preparers and advisors on more complex tax issues as needed.
- Researching federal, Florida state, and other relevant state tax laws and regulations.
- Learning and utilizing CCH Axcess Tax and other tax software for data entry and return processing.
Preferred technical skills:
- Basic Tax Knowledge: Basic understanding of individual, partnership, and S corporation taxation.
- Data Entry Accuracy: Strong attention to detail with experience in manual data entry, minimizing errors during tax return preparation. Understanding the importance of accuracy in tax preparation.
- Familiarity with Tax Preparation Software: Knowledge of tax preparation software, preferably CCH Axcess Tax.
- Microsoft Excel Proficiency: Ability to use formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis tools for organizing and reviewing transaction data.
Required soft skills
We expect the typical soft skills you'd see in a professional services environment, including (but not limited) to:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Strong time management and organizational skills
Education:
- Actively pursuing a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- CPA or EA track preferred, but not required.
Travel: Minimal travel will be required for this position.
**Location & schedule **Our team builds trust with each other by openly communicating about work schedules with each other. Specifics include:
- Hybrid position
- 3 days in the office, with Wednesdays a required day. Working hours 9AM-5PM.
- 2 days work from home (or the office, if you desire). Working hours flexible.