Student Intern Tax Preparer

Tax Season Internship (Spring 2027) Nichols & Company, CPAs Location: Westerville, Ohio (In-Office) Internship Term: January 2027 – April 2027 Compensation: Starting at $24.00/hour + End-of-Season Bonus Opportunity About Nichols & Company Ready to gain real-world accounting experience during tax season? At Nichols & Company, CPAs (N&Co), you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful client work, and develop skills that will help launch your accounting career. For more than 25 years, N&Co has provided accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout Central Ohio. Our mission is simple: make life #LessTaxing for clients and team members alike. We welcome accounting students at all stages of their academic journey, from first-year students through graduating seniors. Many of our current Staff Accountants began their careers with us as interns, making this a great opportunity to explore a long-term future with our firm. What You'll Gain

• Hands-on experience in public accounting and tax services
• Direct exposure to client service and tax preparation processes
• Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals
• Professional development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities to grow into future full-time positions
• Competitive hourly pay and performance-based bonus potential Qualifications We're looking for students who:
• Are pursuing a degree in Accounting
• Have an interest in tax and public accounting
• Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated
• Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail
• Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Can work a minimum of 25 hours per week during peak tax season Schedule Expectations
• Internship runs from January through April 2027
• Hours typically begin at approximately 15 hours per week in January
• Hours increase throughout tax season, reaching 25+ hours per week in March and April
• Weekend availability is required during peak periods
• Position is based in our Westerville office Internship Opportunities Interns are typically assigned to one of the following teams: Tax Coordinator Intern As a Tax Coordinator, you'll play a critical role at the front end of the tax process. Responsibilities include:
• Organizing and processing client tax documentation
• Setting up tax projects and workflows
• Communicating with clients regarding missing information
• Tracking deadlines and advancing returns through the preparation process
• Maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow Ideal for students who enjoy:
• Organization and project coordination
• Client communication
• Problem-solving and attention to detail Workload is heaviest in March as tax documentation is received and processed. Tax Preparation Intern As a Tax Preparation Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns using professional tax software. Responsibilities include:
• Entering and verifying tax data for individual tax returns
• Assisting with 1099 preparation for business clients
• Supporting tax professionals throughout the preparation process
• Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness
• Learning how tax documents and regulations apply to real client situations Ideal for students who enjoy:
• Technical accounting work
• Tax concepts and regulations
• Analytical thinking and attention to detail Workload increases significantly during mid-March through the April filing deadline. Apply Today If you're looking for an internship that provides meaningful experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and talented team, we'd love to meet you. Local candidates only. Start your accounting career with Nichols & Company and discover what it means to make life #LessTaxing.