Tax Intern
Company: Redwitz
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
Internship Description We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies,
and third parties do not contact us regarding this role. We are
only considering applications submitted directly by candidates.
Summary of Responsibilities Interns are directly supervised by
Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners. With having greater
knowledge and experience, this individual will be provided the
opportunity to assume more difficult assignments and exposure
relating to all aspects of our Tax engagements while working in a
public accounting firm. Pay Rate: $28 per hour Job Duties and
Responsibilities ´ Provide support for various auditing and
accounting engagements under the direction of our managers and
partners. × Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business
including analysis and planning of client engagements. × Complete
all aspects for engagements including status updates to engagement
managers and partners, and adhere to all quality control standards,
as required. × Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete
assigned tasks within the time requested and explain variances,
when needed. ´ Understand the accounting process and ensure entries
comply with GAAP, along with the firm’s policies and procedures.
Develop an innovative approach for continued improvement in
efficiency and effectiveness. × Apply the pronouncements of the
Financial Accounting Standards Board and the AICPA. ´ Preparing and
reviewing individual and business (corporate and partnership), and
non-profit returns involving consolidated returns, multi-state, and
international issues. × Assist in preparation of extension
calculation and estimated tax vouchers. ´ Interfaces with
authorities and assists with gathering the information for federal,
state, and local tax audits. × Responding to inquiries from the IRS
and other taxing authorities. ´ Shadows Senior Associates,
Managers, and Partners when performing client meetings. × Develop
and maintain an excellent working relationship with all team
members. × Preparation of client assistance requests, appropriate
follow-up, and evaluation. ´ Maintain and comply with the highest
degree of professional standards, client confidentiality, and
personal conduct. ´ Complies with Federal, State, and local legal
requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to
requirements. ´ Identifying and carrying-out other projects, as
assigned. Learning Outcomes At the end of the internship, the
individual will have been able to directly apply their classroom
theories into the workplace, along with the ability to strengthen
their personal and professional skillsets. This individual will
advance their knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and
responsibilities of an Tax Associate in a public accounting firm.
The understanding will help to refine the individuals career path
and provide them the information required to make informed
decisions about their career path in public accounting. Throughout
this internship, this individual will gain a strong understanding
of the high-level expectations placed upon them to be successful in
the workplace. Training ´ New Hire Orientation: Guidance from Human
Resources and their applicable team on company department policies
and procedures. ´ Career Roadmap: Setting professional and career
goals. ´ Job Shadowing: Shadows Senior Associates, Managers, and
Partners when performing client meetings. ´ Provided real work
assignments. ´ Meetings: Reviewing work assignments, projects, and
expectations. ´ Training and workshops. Requirements Qualifications
´ Educational focus in public accounting, with a strong motivation
of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). ´ Demonstrated
ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all
levels of the organization, both internally and externally. ´
Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and
prioritize each assignment, as necessary. ´ Strong sense of
ownership for delivering high-quality service and excellent
customer service, team building, and time management skills. ´
Technical competencies must include advanced skills with Microsoft
Office – specifically with Word and Excel. ´ Experience with
accounting software packages, a plus. Salary Description $28.00 Per
Hour
Keywords: Redwitz, Encinitas , Tax Intern, Accounting, Auditing , La Jolla, California
