Tax and Audit Intern

Job overview

The Tax and Audit Intern role is an office-based position in Tyler, TX, with compensation not specified; the posting describes a paid internship of 20–25 hours per week at a rate comparable to entry-level staff positions. The internship introduces students to public accounting and client service at GMP, part of Ascend Partner Firms. The intern supports tax preparation, accounting, payroll returns, financial statements, research, and special projects while learning alongside staff and partners. The role helps connect accounting coursework with practical client work and firm processes.

What you'll do

• Assist with individual and business income tax returns and interact directly with client personnel
• make adjusting entries and complete trial balances
• support payroll returns and related forms
• assist with general ledger work and financial statement preparation
• contribute to tax projections, consulting, and technology projects
• use firm technology and AI-powered tools
• conduct research
• participate in staff meetings
• support administrative tasks as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tax and audit intern

public accounting

tax returns

audit

accounting

financial statements

payroll returns

ai tools

tyler tx

ascend partner firms

20–25 hours per week

paid internship

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Paid internship designed around the intern’s schedule, with a dedicated Team Leader and exposure to staff through partner levels.

About the employer

Ascend Partner Firms is hiring for this role. Industry: Tax Preparation Services. Sector: 54.