Tax Internship
Cain Watters & Associates
Frisco, TXFresher12m agovia LinkedIn
Posted 14 Nov 2026, 08:57 ET
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- SpringExcelMicrosoft OfficeAccounting
- Nice to have
- Tax
- Work
- On-site in Frisco · internship
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Accounting89%Excel67%Microsoft Office41%Spring1%of 110 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Nov 14, 2026 · still open
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Cain Watters & Associates
About the Role
The Tax Associate 1 Intern will report to the Tax Managers and will be responsible for directly supporting the Tax Team on federal and state income tax preparation.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare various types of basic tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065)
- Prepare tax-related reports for clients (Personal Property Tax, Extensions, Estimated Payment Vouchers, Tax Notices, etc.)
- Research as needed to respond to client questions and prepare tax returns accurately
- Compare tax returns to tax projections prepared by in-house Financial Planners
- Participate in planning of workflow to ensure completion of assigned returns
- Assist in setup of new client tax returns and workpapers
- Prepare individual and personal property tax returns
- May help prepare some partnership and corporate tax returns
- Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Internal contact as needed between various departments to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Documentation of records and workpapers to firm's electronic file cabinet
- Assist fellow department members to complete annual tax season goals
- Daily use of multiple software programs for organization of workpapers, tax returns and workflow management
- Prepare assigned returns within the timeframe given to timely deliver tax returns to clients
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Microsoft Office with an emphasis on MS Excel
- Adobe Acrobat (preferred)
- Proficiency in multiple software programs for organization of workpapers, tax returns, and workflow management
Qualifications
- Individual working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, or related field
- GPA of 3.0 or higher (preferred)
- Basic knowledge of tax laws (preferred)
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Position Type: Full-time internship
Internship Period: January 4, 2027 – May 28, 2027 (potential to extend through October 2027)
Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (some flexibility allowed)
Work Environment: Clerical, office setting; uses standard office equipment
Physical Demands: Largely sedentary; some filing may be required (lifting files, opening cabinets, bending, standing)
Travel: Not expected