The Role
This internship role supports accountants in preparing tax returns, final reports, and coordinating client communications. Interns will gain exposure to financial audits and tax filing processes, enhancing their skills through direct supervision and training.
Summary Generated by Built In
Under the direct supervision of the Staff Accountants/Senior Accountants, this position provides support with the basic duties and responsibilities of an Intern, as noted below.
- Duration: 90-Day Internship Program
- Extension of the internship is possible for an additional 3 months (maximum 6 month combined)
- Education: At a minimum, a senior or recent graduate via an Accounting Bachelor's degree program from an accredited university in the United States
- Language: Chinese/Mandarin preferred
- Location: 133-10 39th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354.
- Pay/Salary: Paid full-time internship ($15/hr)
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare Finalized Reports (inclusive of financial statements and other working papers), as-needed
- Coordinate scheduling and a variety of communications with clients
- Assist with and learn how to prepare various tax returns for federal, state, and local entities
- Assist with the preparation of tax extensions, notices, and examinations/research for clients
- Assist with the review process of completed reports (formatting inconsistencies, templates, overall content, etc.)
- Assist with planning and performing financial and compliance audits in accordance with the appropriate
- Gain exposure to various accounting/tax preparation and filing software
- Shadow other staff/senior accountants to gain understanding and further exposure to a tax accountant's responsibilities
- Other jobs/duties, including administrative responsibilities, assigned by the tax Staff team
Terms of this Internship
- This is a paid hourly internship ($15/hour)
- Duration will be for approximately 90 days and will be from Monday-Friday (approx. 35-40 hours per week)
- An extension of the internship for an additional 3 months is possible.
- You shall come appropriately dressed, business casual, and remain professional to all colleagues/peers and incoming visitors.
- A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training or completion of the intern’s schooling
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into professionalism within a CPA firm and working with clients (through the shadow program)
- Develop an understanding of the various software the firm (and other firms in the industry) uses.
- Gain a further understanding of the tax preparation and filing cycle
- Learn the process of documenting tax-related work performed throughout, and upon completion and wrap-up phase of the tax filing.
- Develop a skill set for gathering questions and asking appropriate personnel for assistance.
- Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels for example partners, managers, senior associates, staff, and office staff.
- Understand how a firm trains its personnel and how training enhances work requirements.
About
Each day brings new and crucial decisions, and good decisions require knowledge and confidence - the confidence to act with certainty. The confidence and certainty you'll find behind the results from Wei, Wei and Co., LLP.Choosing Wei, Wei and Co., LLP as your Accounting Partner could make the difference between merely getting off the ground and soaring to new financial heights.
Skills Required
- Recent accounting graduate or senior in accounting program
- Proficiency in Chinese/Mandarin preferred
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The Company
What We Do
Wei, Wei & Co., LLP is a full-service accounting firm offering audit, tax, management advisory, bookkeeping, and specialized digital asset accounting services to businesses and professionals.
