Tax Internships

Join James Moore & Co.,P.L. – Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm!

Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that’s all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top‑notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more.

We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting‑edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to actual client projects and gain meaningful, hands‑on exposure to the profession.
• Mentorship and Support: Learn directly from seasoned professionals committed to your development and success.
• Flexible Scheduling: We prioritize your academic commitments by offering scheduling options that align with your class timetable.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for future internships or potential full‑time roles upon graduation.
• Technology Training: Receive training in industry‑standard software and systems to build relevant, in‑demand skills.

This internship is onsite at our Ocala office location and is approximately 10 weeks in duration. We require a commitment of 20 hours per week and 4‑hour time blocks on any scheduled days, through the duration of the internship. Additional hours can be accommodated if requested and approved, to meet graduation or internship course, credit requirements.

Tax is available to Juniors and Seniors.

• Spring Tax Internship:
  Mid-January through early April.

As a Tax Intern, you'll gain exposure to a variety of tax preparation processes for individuals and businesses in a variety of industries depending on the assigned team:

• Prepare individual income tax returns.
• Assist with business tax returns, including those for partnerships and corporations.
• Support experienced staff with large tax engagements and complex client files.
• Help prepare adjusting journal entries and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to deliver high-quality client service.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Available to work onsite at least 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities
• Willing to learn and adapt to various technical platforms
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Successful completion (or enrollment prior to internship start) of Tax I or equivalent coursework preferred

James Moore & Co., CPAs provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a background check including a criminal record check, reference check, credit check, valid driver’s license check, and employment and education verifications.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

We do not accept unsolicited resumes from third‑party recruiters or agencies. Any resumes submitted without a prior agreement will be considered property of James Moore & Co., and we will not be responsible for any fees or obligations related to such submissions.

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