Tax Intern, Summer 2027

Cohen & Company

Akron, OH

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$20–$40 Per Hour
SKILLS
Accounting, Business Development, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Community and Social Services, Customer Experience, Diversity, Geography, Mentoring, Mergers and Acquisitions, Photocopy, Professional Services, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Research Skills, Tax Regulations, Tax Returns
LOCATION
Akron, OH
POSTED
Today
What You'll Do

There's no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the professional services industry than with Cohen & Co's internship program! Our comprehensive 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 while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders - all invested in YOU. Let's build your future together!

Day in the Life:
  • Tax: Dive into tax compliance, prepare returns, conduct research, and perform planning duties
  • Build Relationships: Connect with peers, mentors and engagement teams through client work, firm events and internship program experiences.
  • Grow Your Skills: Receive ongoing feedback to help you sharpen your technical skills and develop as a professional
  • Get Involved: Jump into firm-wide initiatives like business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service; choose what inspires you most!
Internship Commitments:
  • Internship Length: Early June - early August 2027
  • Internship Schedule: Full-time (32-40 hours/week) or part-time (minimum 20-25 hours/week) opportunities available
    • Pencils Down Week: One week off for all employees to recharge (subject to change; unpaid for interns).
Who You Are

Required:
  • Degree: Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's
  • Major: Accounting
  • Coursework: Successfully completed introductory accounting course(s) 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
Who We Are

#LifeatCohen

Sure, we like numbers. (But we'll never treat you like one.)

At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of "great people first" by:
  • Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
  • Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!
Learn More About Us!
  • Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
  • Learn more about our Firm's culture


Estimated Base Range: $20 - $40/hour

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, 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 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.

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.

Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Co employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here

About the Company

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Cohen & Company

Cohen & Company was founded in 1977 on the belief that there had to be a better way to help businesses succeed. Now ranked as one of the top accounting, tax and consulting firms in the country, our more than 400 team members serve entrepreneurs; private companies in a variety of industries; and registered and non-registered funds in the investment industry. The firm remains rooted in technical excellence, and is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). Cohen & Company continues to experience consistent growth and serves clients throughout the U.S. from offices in Ohio, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Learn more at cohencpa.com.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Accounting and Auditing Services
FOUNDED
1977
WEBSITE
http://www.cohencpa.com/