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Tax Internship

CompanyAtherton & Associates, LLP
LocationSonora
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 4, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
Interns will assist with administrative and clerical tasks related to tax return preparation, including organizing client documentation and supporting system setup. They will also contribute to the management of client information and the development of tax support files.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
61
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in 1925 in Modesto, California, Atherton & Associates, LLP has grown from a local practice into a multi-office regional firm serving clients across California. Throughout its history, the firm has remained focused on technical integrity, thoughtful counsel, and long-term client relationships. Today, Atherton & Associates is guided by an experienced leadership team and supported by dedicated professionals. Our continued growth reflects a deliberate approach—expanding our reach while maintaining the consistent level of service and professional standards our clients expect.
About the Role

Description

Atherton & Associates, LLP is a quality firm founded more than 100 years ago with a strong commitment to providing the highest possible level of service to our clients. We provide a wide variety of services for our clients that include tax planning and preparation, estate planning, accounting, auditing, and general business advisory services. The many large and small family-owned businesses that we serve include agriculture, food processing, cooperative, real estate, transportation, manufacturing, warehousing, and medical industries.  


We are actively recruiting self-motivated college students interested in getting a glimpse into working in a professional CPA firm environment. This is a great opportunity to observe some of the daily challenges, routines, cycles, tax and accounting language, and so much more. Interns will get ahead on their chosen careers by developing people skills, collaboration, communication, time management, and teamwork in a professional working environment. In scheduling work schedules, Atherton will work around academic schedules of selected interns.


Roles & Responsibilities

Administrative and clerical tasks related to tax return preparation, including but not limited to the following:

  • Support the onboarding of new clients by coordinating system setup across internal platforms. 
  • Curate and organize client documentation to facilitate efficient and accurate tax preparation.
  • Contribute to the management and flow of client information throughout the Firm.
  • Assist with the development of comprehensive client tax support files. 
  • Support the preparation of selected client tax forms in alignment with Firm standards. 
  • Support the offboarding of departing clients. 

Benefits

California Paid Sick Leave

Requirements

  • Currently pursuing an associate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or a related discipline, with an interest in accounting.  
  • Be in good academic standing, making satisfactory progress towards degree.
  • Full-time or part-time according to school schedule. 
  • Positive “can-do” attitude, passionate about learning. 
  • High attention to detail. 
Key Skills
Tax PreparationAccountingTime ManagementCommunicationCollaborationTeamworkAttention To DetailAdministrative TasksClerical TasksClient DocumentationTax Planning
Categories
Finance & AccountingAdministrativeConsulting
Benefits
California Paid Sick Leave