Busy Season Tax Intern

Join Pease Bell as a Tax Intern

Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with more than 175 professionals and a national client base. With offices in Cleveland, Fairlawn, Florida, and Lakewood, NJ, we are proud to support businesses across a wide range of industries.

Recognized by NorthCoast 99 as a Top Workplace for 17 years, Pease Bell is a people-first firm that values collaboration, learning, and innovation. Our supportive culture, strong mentorship, and a commitment to professional development make us a great place to launch your career.

Position: Tax InternLocation: Cleveland or Akron, OH or Lakewood, NJDuration: January - April 2027Compensation: Paid InternshipAbout the Role

As a Tax Intern, you’ll work directly with our Tax team during one of the firm’s most active periods of the year. You’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience preparing individual and business tax returns, and learn how to apply your academic knowledge to real-world scenarios in a fast-paced professional setting.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Organize and analyze tax documents received from clients
• Conduct basic tax research and ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
• Communicate with team members to resolve open items and gather additional documentation
• Prepare supporting workpapers in accordance with firm standards
• Utilize tax preparation software and internal systems
• Support the tax team in meeting important filing deadlines and client deliverables
• The experience gained as an intern during “busy season” is the equivalent of a first-year associate
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting
• Progress towards CPA eligibility
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and time management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Availability to work us to 40 hours per week, with the potential for overtime
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment

Why Join Pease Bell?

• Committed to work-life balance with reasonable busy season hours
• A clear path to advancement with access to firm leadership and opportunities for growth
• Supportive team environment that values mentorship, collaboration, and innovation
• Recognition as a Top Workplace by NorthCoast 99 for 17 years and counting

At Pease Bell, your contributions matter, your goals are supported, and your success is celebrated. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, let’s talk.