Intern - Staff Tax AccountantAt — Skinner, Fouch & Olson LLP

Skinner, Fouch & Olson, LLP, located in Irvine, is a growing tax consulting and compliance firm serving entrepreneurial real estate companies in Southern California. The organization is seeking to fill an internship position.

Responsibilities
• Preparation of individual, partnership, corporate and trust income tax returns
• Calculation and preparation of extensions and estimated tax vouchers
• Preparation of annual projections for both individuals and businesses
• Perform online technical research regarding tax treatment of various issues
• Respond to communications and notices from various governmental authorities

Knowledge, Skills and Requirements
• Possess an understanding of general accounting and bookkeeping skills
• Demonstrate strong computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe & the Internet
• Knowledge of Prosystem Fx and Quickbooks Pro software is desirable
• Able to be flexible and able to follow time sensitive projects to completion
• Display strong analytical skills and a strong attention to detail
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional, competent, confident, articulate and trainable describe an ideal candidate.

Benefits:
• High percentage of interns have been hired as full-time staff accountants at the end of their internship
• Benefit from a hands on position with minimal adminstrative duties
• Be trained in technical aspects of individual and business income tax topics
• Be trained and expected to utilize tax preparation software
• Be intimately involved with a tax return from start to finish including assembly and filing requirements.
• Learn from recognized industry experts in real estate and partnership accounting
• Enjoy a positive and constructive relationship with peers and supervisors

To be considered for this position you must submit a resume. Your resume must outline your work history, your education history (including G.P.A.) and three references.

** No phone calls please, submit your resume through your school’s career website **

Please visit our website at www.sfostax.com for additional company information.

• Preparation of individual, partnership, corporate and trust income tax returns
• Calculation and preparation of extensions and estimated tax vouchers
• Preparation of annual projections for both individuals and businesses
• Perform online technical research regarding tax treatment of various issues
• Respond to communications and notices from various governmental authorities

Training:

General employer orientation
One on one training
Internal training seminars

Learning Outcomes:

Be trained in technical aspects of individual and business income tax topics
Be trained and expected to utilize tax preparation software
Be intimately involved with a tax return from start to finish including assembly and filing requirements.
Prepare a well documented work paper file
Learn skills for workload management