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TAX INTERNSHIP (SPRING 2025)

Location: Remote, Illinois

Estimated Start Date: January 6, 2025

Estimated End Date: April 25, 2025

Time Type: Part-Time

Estimated Salary: $20 per hour

Travel Requirements: None

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AVID BUSINESS ADVISORS is a comprehensive tax and accounting firm established in 2020. Our founders, who are licensed CPAs that graduated from Illinois State University and have extensive experience as senior finance professionals at major global companies and accounting firms, created AVID to provide top-notch tax, accounting, and advisory services to individuals, families, and small businesses.

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We are seeking college students or recent graduates who are eager to gain hands-on experience in tax consulting and preparation to join our team this Spring. As an intern, you'll receive mentorship from our experienced tax and consulting professionals. Additional skills and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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Core Skills & Responsibilities

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  • Develop and maintain an understanding of individual tax laws (federal and multiple states)

  • Develop and maintain an understanding of our tax practice management and tax preparation software

  • Support the preparation of various tax returns including individual, partnership, and business returns

  • Assist with accounting and advisory client engagements (business formations, payroll, bookkeeping, etc.)

  • Dedicated to staying current with the latest developments in accounting and tax regulations

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General Skills & Responsibilities

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  • Strong analytical abilities and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills with a positive attitude and high energy

  • Comfortable working independently or collaborating with teams across all professional levels

  • Skilled at prioritizing tasks and managing multiple responsibilities with attention to detail and deadlines

  • Adheres to high standards of business ethics and professional conduct

 

​Preferred Qualifications

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  • Students in their sophomore, junior, senior, or fifth year, pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.

  • Recent graduates preparing for the CPA exam before beginning full-time employment.

  • Preferred Majors: Accountancy, Finance, Business Administration, and/or Management

  • Preferred major and cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0

  • Prior experience with Tax Forms (1099, W-2, 1098, etc.) is strongly preferred but not required

  • Prior experience with Google Workspace is strongly preferred but not required

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*Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor an employment Visa at this time.

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