Senior Associate, Real Assets, Fund Accounting & Administration
State Street
Accounting Intern
Crete Professionals Alliance
part-time
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Location: Missouri • 🇺🇸 United States
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Entry Level
About the role
- Assist the tax team 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 how financial data integrates 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, ensuring 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
- Support compliance and documentation for tax filings and internal processes
- Work up to 20 hours/week from the first week of January 2026 through May 1, assisting the regional tax team
Requirements
- Minimum currently enrolled in college at Junior or Senior level
- No experience required but some bookkeeping, tax preparation experience preferred
- Attention to Detail – Ability to accurately process financial data, review tax documents, and identify discrepancies
- Basic Accounting Knowledge – Understanding of fundamental accounting principles, bookkeeping, and financial statements
- Tax Awareness – Willingness to learn basic tax concepts, compliance requirements, and tax return preparation
- Analytical Thinking – Ability to assess financial data, recognize patterns, and apply problem-solving skills in tax and bookkeeping tasks
- Communication Skills – Strong verbal and written communication to interact with clients and team members professionally
- Confidentiality & Ethics – Understanding the importance of handling sensitive financial information with discretion and integrity
- Adaptability & Willingness to Learn – Eagerness to develop new skills in a fast-paced tax environment and apply feedback effectively
- Time Management – Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage workload during peak tax seasons
- Technology Proficiency – Familiarity with accounting software, spreadsheets, and data entry tools, or willingness to learn
- Customer Service Orientation – A client-focused mindset to assist with tax preparation needs and provide clear, professional support
- Must be able to work up to 20 hours/week during the internship period
- Applicants asked to confirm legal authorization to work in the US (application form)
