Student Intern Tax Preparer

Tax Season Internship (Spring 2027)

Nichols & Company, CPAs Location: Westerville, Ohio (In-Office) Internship Term: January 2027 – April 2027 Compensation: Starting at $24.00/hour + End-of-Season Bonus Opportunity

About Nichols & Company

Ready to gain real-world accounting experience during tax season?

At Nichols & Company, CPAs (N&Co), you'll do more than observe. You'll work alongside experienced accounting professionals, contribute to meaningful client work, and develop skills that will help launch your accounting career.

For more than 25 years, N&Co has provided accounting and tax services to individuals and small businesses throughout Central Ohio. Our mission is simple: make life #LessTaxing for clients and team members alike.

We welcome accounting students at all stages of their academic journey, from first-year students through graduating seniors. Many of our current Staff Accountants began their careers with us as interns, making this a great opportunity to explore a long-term future with our firm.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience in public accounting and tax services

Direct exposure to client service and tax preparation processes

Mentorship from experienced accounting professionals

Professional development in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Opportunities to grow into future full-time positions

Competitive hourly pay and performance-based bonus potential

Qualifications

We're looking for students who

Are pursuing a degree in Accounting

Have an interest in tax and public accounting

Are organized, dependable, and self-motivated

Demonstrate curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn

Possess strong verbal and written communication skills

Work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional attention to detail

Have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications

Can work a minimum of 25 hours per week during peak tax season

Schedule Expectations

Internship runs from January through April 2027

Hours typically begin at approximately 15 hours per week in January

Hours increase throughout tax season, reaching 25+ hours per week in March and April

Weekend availability is required during peak periods

Position is based in our Westerville office

Internship Opportunities

Interns are typically assigned to one of the following teams

Tax Coordinator Intern

As a Tax Coordinator, you'll play a critical role at the front end of the tax process.

Responsibilities include

Organizing and processing client tax documentation

Setting up tax projects and workflows

Communicating with clients regarding missing information

Tracking deadlines and advancing returns through the preparation process

Maintaining accuracy and efficiency throughout the workflow

Ideal for students who enjoy

Organization and project coordination

Client communication

Problem-solving and attention to detail

Workload is heaviest in March as tax documentation is received and processed.

Tax Preparation Intern

As a Tax Preparation Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns using professional tax software.

Responsibilities include

Entering and verifying tax data for individual tax returns

Assisting with 1099 preparation for business clients

Supporting tax professionals throughout the preparation process

Reviewing information for accuracy and completeness

Learning how tax documents and regulations apply to real client situations

Ideal for students who enjoy

Technical accounting work

Tax concepts and regulations

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Workload increases significantly during mid-March through the April filing deadline.

Apply Today

If you're looking for an internship that provides meaningful experience, professional growth, and the opportunity to work with a supportive and talented team, we'd love to meet you. Local candidates only.

Start your accounting career with Nichols & Company and discover what it means to make life #LessTaxing.