Summer Tax Intern

We are seeking a team player with a positive attitude and the highest level of personal integrity to join our tax team as a Tax Intern for our 2027 Summer Internship program. This is a paid internship program (30-40 hours per week) and is designed to provide college students with an opportunity to enhance their formal education with a hands‑on, career‑related experience.

This role is also ideal for someone looking for a part‑time seasonal position in the financial industry at a nationally recognized registered investment advisory.

• Enjoy competitive wages
• flexible work schedules
• updated facilities
• We stress the importance of everyone’s role on the team - we value a collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Your career journey matters! We encourage internal moves if our company culture resonates with you.
• We are a technology-forward company, using it to create smarter, more streamlined solutions.

• Participate in financial planning and tax projects, as assigned
• Assist in the preparation of federal, state, and local individual and business income tax returns in Ultra Tax CS (tax preparation software)
• Create work papers in Engagement Manager (workpaper organization/preparation software) and Sure Prep (workpaper organization/preparation software) that effectively tell the story of how projects were prepared
• Utilize Firm Flow (CRM/project management) and Go File Room  (document storage) to maintain an accurate status of workflows
• Research and analyze a wide range of tax issues
• Other duties as requested by Tax Advisors and Tax Administrators

• Be enrolled in an undergraduate program at an accredited university with a minimum 3.2 GPA
• Majoring in Finance, Accounting, or related business degree
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Applications
• Actively participating in campus organizations, preferably within a leadership role, and/or professional work experience
• Identify with Cerity Partner's mission and demonstrate our core values
• Strong collaboration, interpersonal and communication skills
  
  Keen, consistent attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. As part of our internship program, you will gain:
Direct exposure to senior leadership and decision-makers. The opportunity to work at one of the fastest-growing RIAs in America. Hands‑on training to build and strengthen wealth management and financial planning skills. Experience with in a culture that values collaboration, curiosity, and excellence.

Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to  Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships.

Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do.

Cerity Partners is one of the nation's leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country.

Our in‑house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don't just look for short‑term gains, we seek long‑term growth.

We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more.

The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal:
Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.