Tax Intern

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Glastonbury, CT, USA
In-Office
Internship
Professional Services
The Role
Tax Interns gain hands-on public accounting experience by preparing tax returns, creating and organizing work papers, researching tax issues, managing open items, and working with clients and accounting professionals. The internship emphasizes tax preparation fundamentals, professional development, teamwork, communication, and applying accounting coursework in a real-world environment.
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 Because we are a different kind of mid-sized accounting firm, our internships are different, too! At FML, we are always looking for driven individuals who are enthusiastic about learning a client’s business, understanding their challenges, and finding the right solutions. Our goal is to work with the best people as well as to cultivate the talent of seasoned professionals with previous experience in public accounting, graduates seeking their first public accounting position, or interns looking for exposure to our dynamic environment.

 

Nearly 90% of those selected to intern with FML go on to full-time employment with the firm. We view our internships as a driver for selecting and raising up the best entry-level talent into our own ranks.

 

About this Internship


Our tax interns gain full-scope experience working in the fast-paced and challenging field of tax accounting, working with FML employees at the staff, senior, manager, director, and partner levels. In this position, you will gain real-world experience by participating in actual work with our valued clients, who range in size and industry from boutique small businesses to multi-national corporations. If you're driven to explore what a career in tax accounting truly entails, this internship will give you the depth of experience to begin building your future.

The goal of FML is to provide Interns with broad exposure to public accounting, afford an opportunity to apply what has been have learned through coursework and support professional development.

Technical & Professional Responsibilities:
  • Establishes working relationships with colleagues and client personnel
  • Exhibits a professional, business like demeanor
  • Understands the basic elements of tax preparation
  • Identifies technical issues in the engagement commensurate with level of experience
  • Utilizes prior year work papers and tax returns as a guide in preparing the current year return
  • Creates work papers that are well organized, concise and properly referenced
  • Organizes and completes open items list
  • Develops familiarity with research tools, CCH, RIA and BNA
  • Further develops accounting knowledge throughout the internship
  • Participates in FML orientation, training, and mentoring activities

Educational Requirements:
  • Pursuing Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting with goal of meeting the educational requirements to become a certified public accountant
  • Strong Academic Standing

Skills & Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels

Skills Required

  • Pursuing a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting
  • Intending to meet the educational requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant
  • Strong academic standing
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
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The Company
HQ: Glastonbury, CT
114 Employees
Year Founded: 2002

What We Do

FML CPAs is a mid-sized accounting and advisory firm serving clients from start-ups to mature Fortune 500 companies across industries. Its services include assurance and advisory work, business consulting, tax, outsourced finance and accounting, and transaction services. The firm emphasizes understanding clients' businesses and goals, and has particular experience supporting life sciences, biomedical and medical-device companies, and new and emerging technology businesses.

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