Department: Tax
Location: Downtown Austin or Round Rock, TX
Approx. Start/End Dates: Mid February - Mid April, 2028
Hours Requirements: 40-55 hours per week
Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest independently owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and the communities we serve. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For” list for 13 consecutive years. In the past six years, we’ve earned the No. 1 ranking three times.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a tax intern, you will be a key part of our tax team during the busiest time of the year for accounting professionals. You will be trained on software programs and tax return procedures to prepare federal income tax returns and assist in various tax consulting projects. You will apply your education in a hands-on, fast-paced learning environment, collaborate with associates and partners, and connect with a dedicated mentor throughout your internship. This is an in-person internship, providing superior developmental, teaming, and experience value.
How You Can Grow
Unlike most tax internship experiences, you will have the opportunity to see a wide variety of tax returns. You will complete returns independently from start to finish, contribute to weekly production meetings, and meet regularly with your mentor in monthly feedback meetings. All interns also have the opportunity to participate in both firmwide and departmental professional development and social offerings.
The learning curve is steep, but you will quickly improve your analytical and professional communication skills to position you for future career success.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must have completed Intermediate Accounting I AND at least one taxation course
- Must have a B- or better in all accounting courses
- Must have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Must not be enrolled in any classes during the internship period
- Availability to work full-time (40-55 hours per week) during the internship period
- Availability to work in-office during the internship period
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
We’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:
- Instilling the belief that “No success at work is worth failure at home,” while recognizing everyone’s version of “home” is unique to them
- Leaning on our core values and showing genuine care and concern for one another
- Empowering our people to do what’s best for them, while providing exceptional client service
- Cultivating an environment that allows our people to thrive personally
- Investing in the professional growth of our people
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Skills Required
- Completed Intermediate Accounting I
- Completed at least one taxation course
- B- or better in all accounting courses
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must not be enrolled in classes during the internship period
- Available to work full-time, 40–55 hours per week, during the internship period
- Available to work in-office during the internship period
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
What We Do
At Maxwell Locke & Ritter, we’ve built our business to address your key milestones—and every moment in between. Our experienced team handles the tax, audit, advisory, and wealth management services you need to achieve your goals. Along the way, we provide the strategic vision and thoughtful advice necessary to navigate today’s ever-changing marketplace. In 1997, we established ML&R Wealth Management, creating the opportunity to offer independent advisory services to individuals, families, business owners, and nonprofit organizations with personalized investment management services. As a fee only advisor, ML&R Wealth Management has over $2 billion in assets under management and approaches investments holistically. Fees are transparent, easy to understand and based solely on the value of investments managed. ML&R Wealth Management services seamlessly integrate with all other services at Maxwell Locke & Ritter, offering a one stop solution for your financial needs by focusing on: • Personal Wealth Management • Women & Financial Freedom • Corporate Retirement & 401(k) Plans • Institutions & Nonprofits Our vision is to be a great place to work where our people reach their potential and provide exceptional service to our clients and the community. It is our mission to help our people and clients achieve their goals, and through our efforts, we have been awarded: • Ethics in Business Award by the Samaritan Center • Accounting Today’s #1 Best Mid-Sized Accounting Firms to Work For • Accounting Today’s Best Firms to Work For Women • Accounting Today’s Top 100 Regional Firms • INSIDE Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms • INSIDE Public Accounting’s All Star Firms • INSIDE Public Accounting’s Top 200 Firms
