Tax Accounting Intern - Houma, LA

Houma, LA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program. The intern will work on engagements involving audits, management services, or preparation of tax returns, while developing technical skills and personal qualifications in accounting.

Responsibilities

Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls
Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working
Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies
Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls
Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals
Prepare a schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges
Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations
Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned
Additional duties as assigned

Qualification

Required

Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting
Strong verbal and written communication skills
All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship
Overnight travel may be necessary
A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature
A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns
An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession
The ability to speak and write effectively
Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise and conduct
Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic)
Develop proficiency in use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)

Preferred

Paid time and half for overtime outside of 40 hours per week worked
At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC believes that by working together with our clients, we can accomplish anything! Whether we are providing high-quality tax, assurance, advisory, and CAAS services that help each client achieve their goals and measure their results, or providing cutting-edge insights and techniques to help them grow and thrive in an ever-increasing, challenging, and competitive economic landscape, we can make a difference! Our team of 800+ talented professionals deliver comprehensive support and exceptional service to clients across the Southeast and beyond.

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Founded in 1918

Atlanta, Georgia, USA

501-1000 employees

http://mjcpa.com

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Tax Accounting Intern - Houma, LA

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