Audit and Tax Intern - Cbiz

With over 120 offices and nearly 7,000 associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE: CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.   

CBIZ has been honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions:    

•  2024 Handshake Early Careers Winner
•  2024 Early Talent Award by Ripplematch
•  2023 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation 
•  2023 Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness 
•  2023 Great Place to Work Certification 

Together, CBIZ and CBIZ CPAs are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. CBIZ CPAs is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services. In certain jurisdictions, CBIZ CPAs operates under its previous name, Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C.

The Audit and Tax Intern works as a member of the Client Services group and gets to experience both the tax department (CBIZ) and the audit department (MHM) in providing outstanding service to our valued clients.  This position performs many of the duties of an entry level accountant including working directly with corporate clients, under the supervision of upper level management. 

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments for MHM in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for CBIZ for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct 

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and audit project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations and GAAS rules, procedures and standards
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet and tax/audit software   

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