Tax Intern San Jose, CA; Santa Cruz, CA

Unleash Your Potential:
Tax Internship at PP&Co Awaits

Are you passionate about helping individuals and businesses achieve financial success? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where integrity and excellence are paramount? If so, PP&Co. is looking for you!

At PP&Co, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, closely held businesses, and high-net-worth individuals to reach their financial goals. And now, we are taking our commitment to excellence to a new level. In February 2024, we made the strategic decision to join Ascend – a tax, accounting, and advisory platform that partners with entrepreneurial CPAs to usher in their next stage of growth.

With Ascend’s shared resources and partnerships, PP&Co is well-positioned for strong innovation and growth in the future.

As a member of our award-winning firm, you'll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. Our friendly and high-integrity team members create a supportive environment where you can thrive and make a real impact. We believe in investing in our team's development and providing ample opportunities for career advancement. We foster a collaborative culture where every voice is heard and valued.

As an intern, you will work on meaningful projects, assist with client tax filings, and gain practical experience in various areas of taxation, including compliance, planning, and advisory.

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Tax Intern to join our team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in tax preparation, compliance, and planning. As a Tax Intern, you will work closely with our tax professionals to support various tax-related tasks and projects.

January - April

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns (1040/1041) and supporting documentation.
• Conduct research on tax regulations and assist in applying them to client situations.
• Support the tax team in various projects and administrative tasks.

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or Taxation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations (coursework in taxation is a plus).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).
• Proficiency in Adobe PDF
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Good communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Availability to work minimum 25 hours a week

• Hands‑on experience in the field of tax and exposure to real‑world scenarios.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced tax professionals.
• Opportunity to work on meaningful projects and gain industry insights.

The hourly rate is $33 /hr. Actual compensation may vary based on various factors, including experience, education and/or skill level.

Join us in our mission to empower financial success and make a positive impact in the lives of our clients.

At Ascend, we believe that having a diverse organization that reflects the communities that we serve is critical in everything we do. In order to increase representation across identity groups and ensure equitable experiences throughout the hiring process, we collect information regarding race/ethnicity, gender, and sexual orientation. For each question, please select all that apply or choose "I prefer not to answer" if you do not wish to provide a response.

Responses to this survey will have no influence on your application, interview process, or ultimate hiring decision. All questions are aimed towards ensuring our recruiting and hiring practices are inclusive to all persons, and all responses will be kept anonymous.

As set forth in PP&Co’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.