Position

Branch

Experience/Skills Required

Title: Intern      

Currently hiring Interns Spring 2009.                      

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Department: Tax and Audit

Reports to: Officer in Charge

Rockford, Dixon and Sterling offices.

• Junior standing in accounting program.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely.
• Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality and independence in relation to all firm and client related duties.
• Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and scheduling/contact management software programs (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Summary of Responsibilities:

Interns are given a wide variety of diversified accounting and tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals.  Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to meet time constraints.

Essential Functions:

•  Performs audit or review procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Prepares payroll tax, sales or other local tax and certain personal income tax returns.
• Assists in proofing financial statements, tax returns, and other documents.
• Performs other accounting auditing and tax duties as needed in engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel.

Other Functions: 

• May be required to perform all phases of an engagement including report writing and tax return      preparation.
• Enter time worked and specific client billing information into time and billing system properly each day, as well as completing paper time sheet at the end of each pay period.
• Works and communicates effectively with staff and clients.
• Such other duties as may be assigned.

Working Conditions:

•  May be required to lift approximately 15lbs. – 20lbs.
• Frequent same day travel for work at client’s offices, meetings, and seminars using a personal vehicle.