This internship is ideal for students looking to gain real, hands-on experience in public accounting and build a strong foundation for a career in tax.
Training & Program Overview
Our Tax Internship Program begins with two weeks of in-depth, hands-on training designed to set you up for success. You’ll gain practical exposure to industry-leading tax software and learn how real tax returns are prepared in a professional public accounting environment.
The program is structured to take you from foundational concepts to more advanced tax work, covering corporate, partnership, and individual returns, including multi-state filings. By the end of the internship, you’ll have the skills and confidence to navigate tax software efficiently and contribute meaningfully to client work.
Requirements
- We’re looking for motivated students who are eager to learn.
- Undergraduate Accounting major
- Students entering their junior or senior year preferred
- Strong interest in pursuing a career intax or public accounting
- Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Summary
What You Will Learn
During the internship, you will gain experience with
- Preparing and processing Sales Tax returns
- CFS processing: Payroll & 1099s
- Completing Partnership returns (Form 1065)
- Completing Corporate returns (Form 1120)
- Completing Individual returns (Form 1040)
- Understanding real-world tax workflows and deadlines
Software & Tools You’ll Use
You’ll work directly with the same tools used by our full-time staff, including:
CCH Document
CCH Engagement Solutions
CCH Tax Software
Superforms
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Responsibilities
As a Tax Intern, you will
Assist with the preparation of tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120)
Conduct basic tax research
Work with clients’ QuickBooks files
Support engagement teams using CCH Engagement
Assist with information gathering, workpapers, and documentation
Collaborate with professionals and learn how a public accounting firm operates day-to-day
Roth&Co is ranked No. 114 by Inside Public Accounting among the nation’s top accounting and advisory firms, offering tax, audit, and business consulting services. With more than 300 professionals across five global offices, we deliver trusted expertise and hands-on leadership to clients in the real estate, healthcare, government, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors. Recognized by Accounting Today as a Mid-Atlantic Regional Leader and Firm to Watch in 2026, 2025, and 2024, Roth&Co tailors its services to each client’s unique operations, risks, and financial reporting needs.
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