Tax Intern
Tax Intern
Location: Merrillville, IN (Onsite)
Dates: January 2027 – April 2027 Hours: Part-Time, 20-30+ hours per week
Compensation: $22-$32/hour
About MidCoast
The MidCoast brand consists of MidCoast Wealth Advisors and MidCoast Tax Advisors, working together to provide a comprehensive approach to clients' financial health through integrated wealth management, financial planning, and tax advisory services. MidCoast Tax Advisors is a Northwest Indiana CPA and advisory firm serving primarily small business owners and high-income individuals with services including:
• Tax preparation and compliance
• Tax planning
• Business valuation
• Accounting services
• Business consulting
• Attestation services
Core Values
• Others First - Serving leads to the greater good of our team, our clients, and our community.
• Build Trust – Do what you say. No surprises. Treat it like it’s your own. Follow through.
• Communicate Well – Listen first, speak second. Say what you mean, mean what you say. If there’s an issue, let’s deal with it. Simplify the complexities.
• Be Hungry – Get after it. Continuously improve. Make it better than you found it.
What You'll Gain
• Hands-on experience during tax season
• Exposure to real client engagements
• Technical tax training and professional development
• Direct mentorship from experienced tax professionals
• Opportunity to build professional relationships and industry experience
• Potential pathway to future full-time employment
Candidate Qualifications Applicants should:
• Be enrolled in an accounting, law, or related business program
• Intend to pursue CPA and/or Bar exam eligibility requirements
• Be available to work 25+ hours weekly throughout the internship
• Have a preferred GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Possess strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills • Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Typical Responsibilities
• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Gather and analyze client financial information
• Prepare supporting schedules and workpapers
• Provide administrative and client service support
• Conduct tax research and analysis