Winter Tax Intern

Winter Tax Intern

Stowe & Degon LLC | Westborough, MA

Stowe & Degon LLC is a full-service public accounting and consulting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Massachusetts and New England. Our team combines the expertise and resources of a larger accounting firm with the personal attention and accessibility of a local firm.

We are seeking a Winter Tax Intern to join our tax team during the busy season (January - April). This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated accounting student to gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns, working directly with experienced professionals, and developing a strong foundation in public accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with the preparation of federal and state individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Prepare supporting tax workpapers and perform basic tax research
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and analyzing client financial information
• Perform account reconciliations and other tax-related procedures
• Assist with responding to client requests and follow up on outstanding information
• Utilize accounting and tax software to prepare and process client information
• Communicate with team members and contribute to the completion of client engagements
• Gain exposure to a variety of industries, business structures, and tax matters
• Perform other tax and accounting projects as needed

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on experience with real client engagements during tax season
• Exposure to a broad range of federal and state tax matters
• Direct interaction with experienced accountants and tax professionals
• Experience working in a professional public accounting environment
• Mentorship and opportunities to develop technical and professional skills
• A better understanding of what a career in public accounting can look like beyond the classroom

What We’re Looking For

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Strong interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and/or taxation
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team

Schedule

This is a winter/seasonal internship designed to coincide with the busy tax season. Candidates should be available to work during the firm's busy season, with specific scheduling determined based on the candidate's academic calendar and firm needs.

Why Stowe & Degon?

At Stowe & Degon, interns are more than just extra hands during busy season. We emphasize professional development, teamwork, mentoring, and meaningful exposure to client work. Our professionals bring experience from both large public accounting firms and private industry, providing interns with the opportunity to learn in an environment that combines sophisticated accounting and tax work with the accessibility of a smaller firm.