Tax Intern – Spring 2025 (Chicago, IL) - Cohen & Company

Cohen & Company  

Certified Public Accountants 

There’s no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the public accounting industry than with Cohen & Company’s internship program!

Ourcomprehensive 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 and #LifeatCohen while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders – all invested in YOU. Check out our Intern Insights for an inside look!

Opportunity Details

• Internship Length:  January – mid-April 2025
• Internship Schedule:  Full-time (40+ hours/week may be required during busy season, including Saturdays) & part-time (20-25 hours/week minimum required) opportunities available
• Work Location:  Chicago, IL; Hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office/week)
• Responsibilities:  Perform tax compliance, return prep, research, and planning duties
• What Sets Us Apart!
• Establish relationships with peers, mentors, and engagement teams via hands-on work, firm-wide events, and internship program experiences
• Surround yourself with a team dedicated to developing your professional and industry knowledge via frequent feedback
• Have your voice heard and get involved in business development, recruitment, DEI initiatives, community service days, firm sponsored events – whatever area you’re passionate about!

Requirements

• Degree: Bachelor’s or Master’s
• Major: Accounting
• Coursework: Successfully completed introductory 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

Recruitment Timeline

• Application Deadline: October 31, 2024 (Subject to close sooner due to ongoing interviews/offers – apply now!)

Learn more about us! 

• Entry-Level & Internship Opportunities
• Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunities from our Executive Director of People & Culture!

Named one of America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms by USA TODAY and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com. 

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. Learn more about our passionate commitment here.

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. 

At Cohen & Company, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation.  As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package to entry-level/Staff+ employees that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!