Accounting Internship - Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II

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Tax/Accounting Internships- ID 77710

Application Deadline: May 10, 2013 Posted: April 19, 2013

EMPLOYER Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II         
POSITION TYPE Summer Internship
LOCATION Potomac, Maryland    

Multiple competitive unpaid internships available for Juniors, Seniors, Masters students, and recent graduates in MD office of attorney/accountant solo practitioner with 30+ years of experience. Internships are available on a first come - first served basis. These substantial learning/teaching internships have been offered for years.

You will work directly with me concerning the following:

 (1) Federal and State (MD, VA, DC, NY, various other states, etc.) income tax return preparation for individuals, businesses, partnerships, trusts, and estates.

(2) Well-defined tax, etc. research projects for individuals, businesses, partnerships, trusts, and estates.

(3) Preparing draft schedules (adding up gross receipts, classifying expenses into categories and adding them up for a business for example) for my review.

(4) Preparing draft income tax returns with me.

(5) Computer-based research and writing concerning specific issues for my review.

(6) Hands-on training will be provided by me for every step concerning tax return preparation and research projects.


In short, you will have the opportunity to "learn by doing" and to ask questions along the way to enhance the learning, training, and professional office experience for you.

You can work whatever hours/days fit your existing/contemplated schedule of classes, activities, other jobs, etc. for these internships. Each intern will work directly with me for 3 to 5 hours per day for 1 or 2 days per week or weekend. Each internship is an unpaid position, training and experience provided to you is priceless. Start date is May or June 2013. Internships are awarded on a first come - first served basis.

Past interns in my office over the years have thoroughly enjoyed the meaningful work/learning experience and have gone on to graduate school, law school, other rewarding internships in tax/accounting/finance, other rewarding positions in tax/accounting/finance, successful accounting careers, successful business careers, successful finance careers, successful careers in academia, etc. with my active help and encouragement.

 QUALIFICATIONS

A cover letter, resume, and unofficial or official academic transcript for ALL institutions attended is REQUIRED. At least three references are REQUIRED (academic, business, personal). These items can be sent via email (please send all components in a single email). Incomplete applications will not be considered. An office interview will be held with selected applicants.

Classes taken, grades, honors, activities, writing ability, strong work ethic, interest in subject matter, etc. are all taken into consideration in awarding these multiple competitive internships.

It is also important that each intern be flexible and willing to work hard, ask questions along the way to improve their productivity, and be able to use interpersonal skills to interact with members of the general public (individuals, business owners, other professionals, etc.).