The intern will prepare individual income tax returns and assist with business or partnership tax filings. They will also prepare trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules while adhering to firm quality standards.
Requirements overview
Candidates must be current students or recent graduates in accounting or a related field. A minimum GPA of 3.0 is preferred, along with strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Key skills
Tax preparationForm 1040Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordAccountingAttention to detailOrganizational skillsCommunicationCollaborationProfessional conduct
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At Hungerford, we believe organizations thrive when they have the right partners guiding their financial, operational, and technological decisions. As a West Michigan-based professional advisory firm, we bring together CPAs + Advisory, Managed IT Services, and Wealth Management—all working in sync to support the goals of businesses, families, and leaders across our community.
Our teams understand that growth requires clarity, and clarity comes from having experts who know your numbers, your technology, and your long-term vision. Whether an organization needs strategic tax planning, proactive cybersecurity, outsourced IT support, audit services, business transition guidance, or a wealth plan designed for generational impact, Hungerford provides a unified approach that helps clients move forward with confidence.
We serve privately held companies, family businesses, nonprofit organizations, government entities, and individuals who want a partner that listens, advises, and genuinely cares. Our clients value our ability to simplify complex issues, communicate clearly, and deliver solutions grounded in both technical expertise and practical experience.
Across every service line, our focus remains the same:
Empower people. Strengthen organizations. Build better futures.
Our Core Services
Advisory & CPA: Tax planning, assurance services, outsourced accounting, strategic consulting, and industry-specific expertise for organizations across West Michigan.
Managed IT Services: Cybersecurity, cloud solutions, 24/7 monitoring, support, and technology strategy built for small and mid-sized businesses.
Wealth Management: Personalized financial planning, investment guidance, retirement strategies, and long-term planning for individuals and families.
With offices throughout West Michigan and a commitment to community-focused service, Hungerford is invested in helping our clients grow—professionally, financially, and personally.
Description
Winter Semester: February through April 2028
Company Description
Hungerford is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with over 85 years of proud service to West Michigan. We offer expertise in tax, audit, accounting, business advisory, technology, and wealth management. Our culture is rooted in excellence, inclusivity, and a shared dedication to client success and employee growth. By exchanging innovative ideas, we help organizations thrive, create new opportunities for our people, and give back in meaningful ways. Through it all, we make sure to have fun. As a locally owned and operated firm, we’re proud to call Grand Rapids, Greenville, Holland, Muskegon, and St. Joseph home.
Your Impact
As a Winter Tax Intern, you will gain hands-on experience preparing individual income tax returns while learning how a public accounting firm operates during tax season. You will work alongside members of our tax team who will provide guidance, answer questions, review your work, and help you build your technical and professional skills. Through our formal Buddy Program and support from multiple team members, you will have access to the resources and feedback needed to succeed throughout your internship.
How You Will Add Value
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Preparing primarily individual income tax returns (Form 1040)
Assisting with more complex individual returns, personal property tax returns, and business or partnership returns as opportunities are available
Preparing trial balances, workpapers, and depreciation schedules using Microsoft Excel and Word
Learning and following the firm’s policies, procedures, and quality standards
Developing an understanding of the rules, regulations, and Code of Professional Conduct established by the AICPA
Communicating questions and project updates to members of the tax team
Participating in firm activities and building relationships with professionals across the organization
What We’re Looking For
Current undergraduate, graduate, nontraditional student, or recent graduate
Pursuing or recently completed a degree in accounting or a related field
Preferred minimum GPA of 3.0
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Willingness to ask questions, receive feedback, and learn
Ability to work collaboratively in a professional environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and Word
What You Will Gain
Paid, hands-on experience in public accounting
Exposure to individual tax preparation and other types of tax work
Guidance and feedback from experienced tax professionals
Support through Hungerford’s formal Buddy Program
Opportunities to build technical, communication, and professional skills
An understanding of the people, processes, and career opportunities within a public accounting firm
The opportunity to pursue academic credit in coordination with your school’s faculty and career services policies
This internship is offered on-site at our West Michigan offices in Grand Rapids, Greenville, Muskegon, Holland, and St. Joseph.
Hungerford welcomes candidates eligible for Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT) to apply. However, the firm cannot guarantee future employment sponsorship.
Join Us
If you are looking for a paid internship where you can apply what you have learned, gain meaningful tax experience, and receive support from experienced professionals, we encourage you to apply for Hungerford’s Winter Tax Internship.