Here's what Kristin B. says about her internship...

"My accounting department internship offered me a chance to see what a career in public accounting is like. This provided me with an opportunity to prepare business returns and assist on a few audits. Unexpectedly I also learned about payroll. As a student the topic was briefly covered at the end of one chapter so my internship taught me everything I know about payroll processing. My experience reinforced the financial reporting that I learned from school by preparing compilations. My internship and the relationships I formed with my co-workers at Scribner Cohen and Company led me to the decision to start my career in public accounting."

Read what Jessica G. says about her internship experience...

"My internship at Scribner, Cohen & Company is one of the best experiences in my college career. Everyone that works at Scribner is dedicated to helping me achieve by helping me fully understand the work I am completing on a daily basis. Whether I am completing an individual income tax return or preparing a working trial balance, everyone is willing to sit down and answer all the questions I have. Overall, I thank everyone at Scribner, Cohen & Company for allowing me the opportunity to broaden my education beyond the classroom setting."

We offer three to five tax internships during tax season to students who can commit themselves to at least 20 hours per week from the mid January through mid April. The position is ideal for students since we offer flexible scheduling designed to work around your curriculum.

We provide approximately two weeks of extensive training that fully prepares you for all aspects of this internship. It is preferable that you complete a course in individual taxation prior to your start date. Your primary responsibilities will include preparing clients' individual income tax returns. This will entail gathering and organizing data, contacting clients and their advisors, researching tax issues, and computerized preparation of each return.

Intern Job Description - Tax Department

Prepare individual income tax returns using our state-of-the-art tax software, which may entail any of the following:

• Prepare federal, Wisconsin and other state income tax returns, including part-year and non-resident state returns
• Review clients' data to determine reportable items of income and expense
• Communicate with clients and their advisors to properly interpret taxable transactions
• Analyze investment accounts to determine taxability of investment income and security transactions
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Research complex tax issues using computerized and print research services
• Prepare income tax projections to determine federal and state tax liabilities and extension/estimated tax payment requirements
• Complete tax work papers to support income and expenses reported on tax returns
  

Accounting Internships

The accounting department typically offers one internship starting in January to a student who can commit to working full-time or at least 30 hours per week. The position usually ends in April, but can extend longer. This internship is ideal for a student who wishes a broad range of experiences from record-keeping to preparation of business tax returns.

We provide on the job training that prepares you for your entry into the work world. The minimum prerequisite for this position is completion of coursework in intermediate accounting. Your primary responsibilities will include recording of transactions from client records, analysis of accounts and accounting records for compilations and audits, preparation of financial statements and business tax returns. This is done under the supervision of our accounting professionals.

Intern Job Description - Accounting Department

• Prepare partnership, corporation, & s-corporation income tax returns
• Perform payroll accounting services, including completion of quarterly and annual tax returns
• Assist with audit engagements, including account reconciliation's, physical inventory, and confirmation requests
• Perform monthly and/or quarterly accounting services, such as check input, adjusting journal entries, and bank reconciliation's
• Prepare and maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual compilation workpapers and reports

How to Join Us

If you are interested in joining our diverse team of professionals click here or you are welcome to contact Dawn Wittak - Partner or Fred Langer - Partner at (414) 271-1700 to arrange an interview.

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