Tax Intern

Job in Grand Forks, Grand Forks County, North Dakota, 58203, USA

Listing for: SecurEdge Tax Strategies

Seasonal/Temporary, Apprenticeship/Internship position
Listed on 2026-09-12

Job specializations:

Accounting
Tax Accountant, Public Accounting, Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Finance & Banking
Tax Accountant, Accounting & Finance, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 17000 - 25000 USD Yearly USD 17000.00 25000.00 YEAR

Tax & Accounting Intern | Secur Edge Tax Strategies

This is a seasonal internship at Secur Edge Tax Strategies, located in Fargo-Moorhead. As a smaller, relationship-focused firm, Secur Edge Tax Strategies provides hands-on tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. This role offers an accounting student direct training and exposure to public accounting, making a meaningful contribution to client service and firm operations. You will gain practical experience by working alongside experienced professionals rather than observing from the sidelines.

The

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Role:
Internship
Type:
Seasonal
Location:

In-person Fargo-Moorhead
Team:
Works directly with experienced CPAs within a close-knit, relationship-focused firm.
Mission:
Support client tax and accounting needs by assisting experienced professionals with tax return preparation, planning, and bookkeeping tasks.

What You’ll Actually Do

Tax Return Preparation:
Assist in the preparation of individual and business tax returns, specifically including partnerships and S corporations.
Client Data Management:
Organize and meticulously review client information, proactively identifying any missing items required for tax and accounting processes.
Tax Planning & Research:
Participate actively in tax-planning discussions and conduct research to answer various tax-related questions.
Client Interaction & Accounting Support:
Communicate professionally with clients and assist with essential bookkeeping tasks, including reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
Professional Development:
Learn and apply professional tax and accounting software while working directly with CPAs to receive ongoing, individualized feedback.

The Must-Haves

Background:
An accounting student pursuing an accounting degree with a basic understanding of accounting principles.
Experience:

Entry-Level. No prior accounting experience or familiarity with tax software is required; comprehensive training will be provided.
Skills:

Strong attention to detail, excellent organization and communication abilities, a dependable and positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the capacity to handle confidential information responsibly.
Bonus:
Completion of an introductory income-tax course is preferred but not required.