SkillBridge Intern, Tax

Who We Are

At MSP, we have the strongest staff of accounting professionals in each of our markets. We all have a shared single focus: To deliver unparalleled and uniquely tailored tax and accounting services to our clients. We’re not looking for a culture fit, we’re looking for a culture add. If you think you’re the person that can provide inspiring work for our clients while impacting our culture positively, we want to talk to you!

Market Street Partners (MSP) holds itself accountable to the highest of standards in the quality of our product, in the way we interact, and in the way we serve. Our work, our employees, and our clients create the all-encompassing culture of MSP and together, we hold true to our core.

Professional. It may not mean wearing a tie for MSP employees. We measure professional by the work we produce, the communications we conduct, and the accountability we hold for our staff.

Proactive. Whether it is technology or helping clients navigate success, we aim to stay ahead of what is next and ensure our decisions now are benefiting MSP and its clients in 10-15 years.

Partners. With your colleagues, with your manager, and with your clients, this is a partnership. We hold true to ensuring we are always approachable and every decision at MSP is a joint effort.

What You’ll Do

In your role as a Skillbridge Intern in the Tax Department, you will use your knowledge to provide compliance and consulting services to our clients. Your internship will be tailored based on the unique experiences and skills that you bring to the table from your time as a Servicemember and your level of experience with tax compliance. We are proud to be able to partner with you through the Skillbridge program, and it’s our hope that our partnership will result in an offer of employment at the conclusion of your internship. Some examples of what you could do in your day to day are:

·         Work with the tax team to prepare and learn to review tax returns.

·         Provide timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations.

·         Recognize and inform senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients.

·         Handle routine client tax questions and work with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance.

·         Assist with new business development, extended service, and tax issue recognition for existing clients.

·         Manage client needs with respect to tax services and federal and state tax compliance.

·         Keep up to date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

·         Perform, document, and summarize research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues.

·         Other duties as required.

What You’ll Need

To be successful and thrive in your role, you should possess the following:

·         Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related preferred.

·         Basic knowledge of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance, or willingness to learn.

·         A proven record of simultaneously managing multiple projects at once.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills.

·         Project management and critical thinking skills.

·         Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.

·         Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.

·         Strong attention to detail.

MSP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.