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.