Accounting Intern - Spring 2027

Position: Paid, seasonal internship

Dates: January–April 2027

Schedule: 10–20 hours per week, coordinated around your class schedule

Location: In person in Carlsbad, CA

Compensation: $20–$23 per hour, depending on experience and relevant coursework

Potential to transition into a full-time role after the internship.

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About Us

Golden Tax & Bookkeeping Company provides tax preparation, bookkeeping, and tax planning for individuals and small businesses.

We’re looking for an accounting student or recent graduate to join our team for the Spring 2027 tax season. You’ll work directly with the firm owner and gain practical experience with tax returns, bookkeeping, and client financial records.

This internship may lead to a full-time position based on performance and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing federal and state individual tax returns under supervision.
• Support the preparation of S corporation and partnership returns as your skills develop.
• Organize client tax documents, identify missing information, and prepare follow-up questions.
• Prepare workpapers supporting income, deductions, and other tax return items.
• Assist with bookkeeping and account reconciliations in QuickBooks Online.
• Research basic tax questions and summarize findings for review.
• Track assignments, communicate progress, and meet deadlines.
• Maintain client confidentiality and follow the firm’s security procedures.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a degree in accounting or a related field, or recently graduated.
• Completed introductory financial accounting; tax coursework is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Familiarity with Excel and willingness to learn new software.
• Comfortable asking questions, receiving feedback, and applying what you learn.
• Available to work in person for 10–20 hours per week throughout the internship.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with individual and small-business tax returns.
• Direct training and feedback from the firm owner.
• Experience using ProConnect Tax, QuickBooks Online, and TaxDome.
• An understanding of how bookkeeping and tax preparation work together. xhqgsiq
• Potential to transition into a full-time role after the internship.