Audit Tax Intern

SmartMove Solutions

Chicago, ILFresher58m agovia LinkedIn

About the Role

This internship offers hands-on experience as a tax intern during Winter 2027.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gain skills, information, and knowledge in taxation, covering business, individuals, international, state and local, transactions tax, and global compliance and reporting.
  • Develop insight into the company's business and build relationships that influence major business decisions.
  • Become a well-rounded tax professional with broad experience in multiple areas of tax.
  • Spend a significant portion of time engaged in complex compliance projects for clients.
  • Engage in research, planning, and meetings with senior colleagues.
  • Support a variety of tax compliance and reporting processes across diverse industries, including automotive and transportation, consumer products, financial services, health and life sciences, media and entertainment, mining and metals, oil and gas, power and utilities, and technology.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting with a strong academic record.
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale), with a preference for a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
  • Meet minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure in your base office state prior to full-time employment.
  • Have a demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam.
  • Excellent English language communication skills.
  • Interest in working with the company's team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model, with an expectation of working together in person 60% of the time.
  • Ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
  • Access to reliable transportation to/from the company office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended.
  • Legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Qualifications

  • Experience: Not explicitly stated.
  • Education: Predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting.
  • GPA: Minimum 3.0 (preference for 3.2+).
  • Certifications: Plan for CPA licensure.
  • Skills: Communication, willingness to travel and work extended hours.

What We Offer

  • Health benefits
  • 401(k) plan
  • Paid time off

Compensation

$37.50–$48.08 per hour.

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