TAX INTERN - SUMMER 2024

Responsibilities and Duties

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Understand the rules, regulations, and code of professional conduct of the AICPA
• Obtain exposure to the types of tax engagements offered by the firm
• Obtain a working knowledge of audit research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library
• Become familiar with the firm technology, audit software, and time and billing software
• Become familiar with the firm standards for paperwork preparation
• Prepare individual tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff.
• Become proficient in the preparation of individual and other tax returns prepared by the firm.
• Obtain a general knowledge of the practice of public accounting and providing client services
• Become proficient in research of moderately complex individual tax issues
• Become familiar with the pertinent IRC sections and regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned from time to time by the senior accountants, managers, or partners

Desired Skills and Experience

• Pursuing a Bachelor or Master’s in Accounting or Finance degree with sufficient course work to achieve CPA certification
• 0 years’ experience in a public accounting firm
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Good written and verbal communication skills with the ability to adapt style and messaging to effectively communicate with professionals at all levels with clients and within the firm
• Ability to work 40-55 hours per week in accordance with our busy season.
  • (Saville is willing to be flexible with students’ school schedules if needed)