Crete Professionals Alliance

Accounting Intern

Crete Professionals Alliance

part-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States • Missouri

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Job Level

Entry Level

About the role

  • Gain hands-on experience in tax preparation, accounting, and bookkeeping while supporting the tax team
  • Assist in preparing individual and business tax returns by gathering financial data, organizing documents, and ensuring compliance with tax regulations
  • Learn bookkeeping basics including data entry, reconciliations, and financial data integration into tax preparation
  • Communicate with clients to collect necessary tax documents, clarify financial information, and provide updates on tax preparation progress
  • Organize and maintain tax records to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies and tax regulations
  • Participate in training sessions, shadow tax professionals, and apply accounting and tax knowledge to real-world scenarios to develop practical skills
  • Work up to 20 hours/week in a part-time hourly internship (January–May term)

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in college at Junior or Senior level
  • No experience required; some bookkeeping or tax preparation experience preferred
  • Attention to Detail
  • Basic accounting knowledge, bookkeeping, and financial statements
  • Willingness to learn basic tax concepts and compliance requirements
  • Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Understanding of confidentiality and ethics handling sensitive financial information
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
  • Time management and ability to prioritize tasks during peak tax seasons
  • Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, and data entry tools (or willingness to learn)
  • Ability to communicate professionally with clients
  • Regular ability to talk or hear; specific vision abilities (close vision and ability to adjust focus)