Audit and Tax Intern Spring

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 Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States. MHM is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services.

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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