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Tax Intern

CompanyCAPTRUST
LocationNew Orleans
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJanuary 13, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Tax Intern will assist with tax planning and preparation, help prepare for client meetings, and support client services and administrative teams. Interns will also participate in various special projects and operational planning.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
1771
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
CAPTRUST Financial Advisors, headquartered in Raleigh, NC, is one of the largest independent retirement plan and investment advisory firms in the country. We specialize in providing consultative advisory services to retirement plan sponsors, endowments, foundations, institutional investors, executives, and high net-worth individuals.
About the Role

Overview

WHO are we looking for?

 

CAPTRUST is offering a paid Tax Internship in our New Orleans, LA office that will provide exposure to the inner-workings of a wealth management firm with a robust tax practice. Hands-on learning starts day one in this fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include all aspects of a wealth management firm, including tax planning and compliance, assisting with client service, meeting preparation, software conversion projects, and administrative tasks.

 

CAPTRUST interns must maintain professional and ethical standards, be well organized, service oriented, and capable of performing under tight deadlines. Obtaining course credit may also be possible, depending on the student’s program approval. Hours will be flexible based on school schedule. Completion of an internship may lead to, but does not guarantee, future full-time employment. Apply today, we hire YEAR-ROUND! Primary responsibilities may include the following, among others:

Responsibilities

  • Assist on special projects (internal projects/client specific) 
  • Assist with tax planning and preparation 
  • Help team prepare for client meetings 
  • Attend client meetings in a support role 
  • Participate in cash flow planning/estate planning/cash management/balance sheet planning/ operational business planning 
  • Support the client services and administrative teams as needed/requested 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Actively pursuing Undergraduate/Graduate degree; rising Junior or Senior
  • All School of Business Majors (Accounting or Taxation preferred) 
  • Significant interest in the workings of individual taxation and wealth management  

Desired Qualifications/Skills:

  • Strong critical thinker who is a strong self-starter
  • High-level proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Excellent communication and writing skills 
  • Organized, detail-oriented and able to multitask with proven ability to plan and achieve results 
  • Demonstrate highest personal ethics and integrity 
  • Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality of information 
  • Team player, collaborative, able to work with and through others  

WHAT can you expect from your career at CAPTRUST?

 

Our colleagues, like our clients, tend to stay with CAPTRUST for years. There’s a reason for it; it’s a great culture in which to work and grow. We all work together, each of us motivating those around us with our commitment to high standards. At CAPTRUST, expect fun employee events, and a quality team surrounding you with opportunities for personal growth.

 

WHERE will you be working?

 

601 Poydras Street, Ste. 1855 | New Orleans, LA 70130

 

Due to the nature of the role, this is not a remote or work from home position. #LI-onsite

 

HOW do we build a world class organization one brick at a time?

 

We make it a priority to hire those who have a commitment to service, a real interest in other people, and a passion to continuously improve. Simply put: the difference at CAPTRUST is the quality of our people and depth of our bench. If you are ready to make your mark, we want to talk to you.

 

Are you the next brick? 

 

To get it done the CAPTRUST Way, an individual should exhibit the following characteristics:  

  • Ability to build successful, collaborative, and trusting relationships
  • Instinctive aptitude for consistently creating accurate, concise, respectful, and easy-to-understand verbal and written communications conveying complex information
  • A strong sense of urgency about getting work done and solving problems to achieve results that benefit our clients and colleagues, even when faced with challenges
  • Inherent desire to give back to our communities and enrich the lives of those around us
  • An other-centered mindset
  • Integrity through maintaining objectivity 

EEO/Diversity Statement:

 

At CAPTRUST, we are committed to building and maintaining a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment where ALL colleagues feel authentically seen, respected, and supported.

 

It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or other related medical conditions), gender, race (including hair texture or hairstyles associated with race), religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, uniformed service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.

 #internship

 

This position will remain open until filled.

Key Skills
Tax PlanningClient ServiceCommunicationCritical ThinkingDetail-OrientedOrganizational SkillsTeam PlayerSelf-StarterMultitaskingEthicsConfidentialityProficiency in WordProficiency in ExcelProficiency in PowerPointProficiency in Outlook
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsultingAdministrative