GHJ Spring 2027 Tax Intern (Buffalo Office)

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Buffalo, NY, USA
In-Office
33-33 Hourly
Internship
Financial Services
The Role
Assist with preparing tax returns, tax consulting, IRS and FTB audit support, consulting projects, and communications with tax agencies. The intern will shadow team members, collaborate on assignments, and develop professionally while working part-time in a hybrid, primarily onsite Buffalo office program from January through April 2027.
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#BeMore at GHJ:
GHJ provides an environment where talented and career-minded individuals can grow personally and professionally. Our exceptional team, comprised of high achievers engaged in the development of their own careers, are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded for their individual achievement. We are deeply committed to our core values and incorporate them into every aspect of our business to ultimately provide unparalleled client service: Bright Minds, Brave Hearts, Bold Actions.
 
If you’re looking for a rewarding internship in an organization that you can feel good about, where your commitment to a career in accounting is valued, then we want to meet you! GHJ’s office in Buffalo, NY is currently seeking Tax Interns for the Spring of 2027. You will be treated as a professional and dive deep into assignments and projects during the internship.
 
Internship Length:
The internship will take place onsite at the GHJ office in Buffalo, NY from Monday, January 19, 2027 - Friday, April 16, 2027. This is a hybrid, part-time internship program.
 
Pay Rate:
Interns will be paid at a rate of $33/hour. Benefits are not included.
 
Common Tax Department Responsibilities:
- Assist with preparing tax returns.
- Participation in tax consulting.
- Shadowing other department team members for professional development.
- IRS/FTB audit assistance.
- Participation in consulting projects.
- Communicating with the IRS, FTB, and similar agencies.
 
WHY we get up in the morning
At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.
 
WHAT we believe
We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.
 
HOW we succeed
We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts, and Bold Actions and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we are able to meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success).
 
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility at GHJ
The focus of GHJ’s diversity efforts is twofold. First, to ensure that the workplace reflects the rich diversity of the people in the communities GHJ serves. Second, to enable groups of people underrepresented in the profession to thrive at GHJ as well as the accounting profession. Knowing that a diversity of perspectives and voices is necessary for any truly great enterprise, GHJ aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for all current and future members of GHJ. 

General Qualifications

  • Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting or related field graduating between December 2027 - August 2028.
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)
  • Creative problem solving and research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
  • Highly motivated and interested in taking the initiative for personal growth and development
  • Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office
  • Openness to travel to client locations with colleagues, which may include occasional overnight stays

Seven decades, one enduring focus: our people and our clients.

GHJ is a national independent advisory, tax and accounting firm that partners with businesses and nonprofit organizations to deliver clarity and confidence. Since 1953, GHJ has combined deep industry expertise with an entrepreneurial spirit to help leaders achieve their strategic goals.

GHJ is headquartered in Los Angeles and serves clients nationwide, backed by its own dispersed workforce. With nearly 300 professionals and 25+ partners, the Firm provides senior-level expertise with deep industry capabilities in food and beverage, media and advertising, entertainment and nonprofit. 

GHJ is a top-ranking firm in the U.S. and member of HLB International. Through this global network, GHJ offers seamless access to resources in over 150 countries while remaining fiercely focused on client success.

Equal Employment Opportunity

GHJ is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including Department Heads and co-workers.

Skills Required

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting or a related field
  • Expected graduation between December 2027 and August 2028
  • Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
  • Excellent internal and external customer service skills
  • Creative problem-solving and research skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work effectively independently and as part of a team
  • High motivation and initiative for personal growth and development
  • Ability to handle multiple priorities, tasks, and simultaneous projects
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office
  • Openness to travel to client locations, including occasional overnight stays
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
997 Employees
Year Founded: 1953

What We Do

GHJ is an accounting and advisory firm that specializes in nonprofit, food and beverage, entertainment and media and health and wellness companies. Previous recipient of the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce Employee Champion For Life Work Harmony Award and named a “Best Places to Work” by the Los Angeles Business Journal eight times since 2008, GHJ is passionate about helping clients and its people #BeMore by focusing on building thriving businesses and creating a better future. GHJ works as a business advocate for its clients — providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for growth. Through its affiliation with HLB International, a global network of independent professional accounting firms and business advisers, GHJ is able to partner with other top firms across major cities throughout the U.S. and the world. GHJ’s audit, tax and advisory teams leverage the HLB network to better serve its clients and give clients access to member firms in over 158 countries across the globe and over 775 offices worldwide. Also ranked as a top-20 largest accounting firm on the Los Angeles Business Journal’s Book of Lists, GHJ has 15 partners and more than 160 staff members that serve over 3,000 clients. GHJ is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the AICPA Governmental Audit Quality Center (GAQC), the California Society of CPAs and the California Association of Nonprofits (CalNonprofit).

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