Spring 2027 Tax Intern

Job overview

The Spring 2027 Tax Intern role is an in-office position in Milwaukee, WI, for 40 hours per week during the 2027 tax season. Compensation is not specified. Reilly, Penner & Benton is a Wisconsin CPA firm serving a diverse client base, including businesses, individuals, nonprofits, unions, government entities, and school districts. The intern gains hands-on tax experience by working on tax returns and communicating directly with clients, with access to experienced staff and partners for guidance. The internship is intended for accounting students seeking practical experience and may lead to a full-time offer after graduation depending on performance and openings.

What you'll do

• Work directly on tax returns and communicate with clients
• participate in on-the-job training
• apply accounting principles and regulations
• use accounting software and tools. The posting seeks students pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting at sophomore level or above and requires a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

spring 2027 tax intern

milwaukee wi

reilly penner & benton

tax team

tax returns

client communication

accounting student

on-the-job training

cpa firm

40 hours per week

in-office internship

2027 tax season

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• On-the-job training
• access to experienced staff and partners
• direct client communication
• possible full-time offer upon graduation depending on performance and openings
• CPA journey financial assistance if hired full-time after the internship.

Why this role

The posting offers access to experienced staff and partners, hands-on tax-return work, and the possibility of a full-time permanent offer upon graduation depending on performance and openings.

About the employer

Reilly Penner & Benton LLP is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Certified Public Accountants. Sector: 54.