Tax Intern, Spring 2026 - Cohen & Company
Akron, OH 44333
About the Job
There’s no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the professional services industry than with Cohen & Co’s internship program! Our comprehensive internship will provide you with all the tools and training you need to launch your career. There’s no coffee grabbing or mindlessly making photocopies here! You’ll get hands-on client experience, gain technical knowledge, and learn all about our ‘Great People First’ culture while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders – all invested in YOU.
Day in the Life:
Perform tax compliance, return prep, research, and planning duties
Establish relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams via client work, firm events, and internship program experiences
Develop and improve technical and professional skills by receiving and utilizing frequent feedback
Participate in various firm-wide initiatives, such as business development, recruitment, DEI, community service – whatever area you’re passionate about!
Internship Commitments:
Internship Length: Early January – mid-April 2026
Internship Schedule: Full-time (40+ hours/week may be required during busy season, including Saturdays) or part-time (minimum 20-25 hours/week required) opportunities available
Required:
Degree: Pursuing Bachelor’s or Master’s
Major: Accounting
Coursework: Successfully completed introductory accounting course(s) and at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship program start date
Preferred:
GPA: Minimum 3.0
Journey to CPA: Pursuing required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam
Location:
Akron, OH
Hybrid work environment (50% in office)
Sure, we like numbers. (But we’ll never treat you like one.)
At Cohen & Co, our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. We honor our foundational principle of “great people first” by:
Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewardspackage, allowing each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
Learn More About Us!
Check out ourIntern Insightsfor an inside look!
Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunitiesfrom our Executive Director of People & Culture!
Estimated Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $40/hour*
*Hourly rates offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. On an annual basis, estimated ranges are re-evaluated for upcoming early career cohorts according to market adjustments.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.
Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.
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