Accounting Intern

Smoker & Company is a successful, busy CPA firm with multiple office locations in Lancaster and Berks County. Smoker & Company and its related Family of Companies provides business services spanning various client needs such as bookkeeping, payroll, legal services, consulting, wealth management, property management, and insurance (among others). Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax and business development needs of our clients in order to enhance the value of the business and individuals we are privileged to serve.

We are currently seeking Seasonal Tax interns to join our firm, working a minimum of 24 hours per week from January through April at our office in Lititz, PA or Leola, PA. Under the supervison and guidance of Senior and Staff Accountants, our Seasonal Tax Interns will learn transferrable skills and experience in a high-paced industry.

We offer a productive atmosphere, great learning opportunities, and can work with your schedule with flexible office hours (we have hours available 7 days per week during tax season). We are seeking candidates who demonstrate ambition, willingness to learn, and a solid work ethic. While this is great exposure for those pursuing a career in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Tax Law, we welcome students across all majors who are willing to do the job and are ready to learn.

Strong performance as an intern can lead to a chance to work on more complex projects, access to additional learning opportunities, or even full-time employment after graduation.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with or performing preparation of Form 1040 for individual and small business tax returns
• Preparing 1099 government forms
• Organizing client's financial statements and workpapers
• Managing workflows through different points of the work production cycle
• Assisting with special accounting projects as needed

Qualifications

• Ability to commit to a minimum of 24 hours per week throughout the internship
• Enrollment in a post-secondary institution or recently graduated
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Basic PC skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced professional environment
• Ability to work both independently and under direct supervision
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to follow directions