About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience with tax laws and procedures. You will work alongside experienced professionals on real client engagements. The role is based in Hartford, Connecticut, for the Winter 2028 term, which runs from January through April.
What you'll do#
- Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
- Identify potential tax issues.
- Create tax adjusting entries and tax trial balances using audited or client-provided data.
- Support the team with daily client workflow.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
- On track to complete 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility.
- Minimum 3.2 GPA in both major and overall coursework.
- Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher.
- Leadership experience in student groups, activities, or team projects.
- Strong communication skills and critical thinking abilities.
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
- U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status.
Location & details#
- Location: Hartford, CT.
- Modality: Hybrid (typically 3 days per week in the office).
- Compensation: $35 per hour.
- Status: Full-time paid internship.
About CohnReznick
CohnReznick is an accounting firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services. It assists middle market firms, government agencies, and not-for-profit organizations with risk management and performance optimization. The firm operates nationwide and maintains a global presence as a member of the Nexia network. It employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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