About the role#
As a Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience by completing projects similar to those handled by first-year associates. You will work directly with client data and use the same tools and systems as our full-time staff. This role offers a realistic preview of a career in public accounting.
What you'll do#
- Prepare and assist with individual and business tax returns.
- Input and reconcile K-1s, trial balances, fixed assets, and adjusting journal entries.
- Assist with book-to-tax reconciliations, diagnostics, and clearing review points.
- Conduct basic tax research and help draft tax blog content on current topics.
- Work on grouped returns to build repetition and confidence across various client files.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one semester of an intermediate-level accounting class.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general computer tasks.
- A clear interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and sitting for the CPA exam.
- A detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and collaborative mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Modality: On-site.
- This is a paid, full-time internship position. We do not provide sponsorship for this role.
About Keiter CPAs
Keiter CPAs is an accounting firm based in Glen Allen, Virginia. Founded in 1978, the firm provides audit, tax, and advisory services to entrepreneurs and privately-held businesses. Its industry experience spans sectors including real estate, manufacturing, technology, and financial services. The firm employs between 51 and 200 people.
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