Tax Internship: Spring 2027
10 days ago
Houston
Job DescriptionWillis Johnson & Associates (WJA) is seeking 1–2 motivated Juniors, Seniors, or Master’s students to join our Tax Internship Program. WJA is a Registered Investment Advisory firm, not a CPA firm, providing high-net-worth clients with comprehensive financial planning across all life stages, including tax planning and compliance. As a tax intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in tax services while also seeing how tax integrates into broader wealth management strategies. This internship is a great fit for students interested in pursuing the CPA or CFP designation. Program Highlights • 40-hour/week, paid internship, • Part of our Protégé Program: technical training, one-on-one mentoring, and networking opportunities, • Exposure to strategy sessions, client meetings, and the chance to lead a tax research projectEssential Responsibilities, • Prepare individual, fiduciary, and business income tax returns, • Compile and input data using Thomson Reuters UltraTax software, • Manage workflows and organize returns in a paperless system, • Partner with the Tax Manager and wealth managers to deliver outstanding client service, • Support the Tax Operations team during busy season with client relations and project organization, • Complete one specialized tax research project and present findings to members of the firmQualifications, • Accounting or Finance major with an interest in Tax, • Career goals in Public Accounting or Wealth Management, • Strong initiative and organizational skills, • Proficiency with technology, research, and analysis, • Excellent written and verbal communication, • Professional presence and ability to work under deadlinesWhat We Offer, • Paid internships:, • Sophomore: $19/hr, • Junior: $22/hr, • Senior: $24/hr, • Graduate/Post-Grad/MBA: $26/hr, • Collaborative and positive teammates, • Hybrid work environment (in-office start, with flexibility for remote days), • Formal mentorship program 94dG11Wa5b