Tax Intern

Tax Internship with Wilson Lewis — Duluth, GA

Your accounting career starts here. Your future is yours to build.

Wilson Lewis's paid internship program provides a meaningful introduction to public accounting and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.

Designed with your schedule in mind, the program offers a paid opportunity of approximately 20–25 hours per week, with compensation comparable to our entry-level staff positions. You will work alongside professionals at every level of the firm — from staff members to partners — gaining firsthand insight into how Wilson Lewis serves its clients as a trusted advisor.

From your first day, you will have the support of a dedicated Team Leader who will help you develop a strong practical foundation, connect classroom learning to real-world experience, and explore the areas of accounting that best align with your goals.

Whether you ultimately build a long-term career with Wilson Lewis or take your experience elsewhere, you will leave the program with valuable training, practical knowledge, and the confidence to pursue your own path.

Internships are available for both the Spring 2027 and Summer 2027 seasons. Please indicate your preferred season in your application.

About Wilson Lewis

Our History
Wilson Lewis was founded in 1999 with the goal of creating a public accounting firm built on strong relationships, personal attention, and a genuine commitment to helping clients succeed. From the beginning, the firm has focused on providing the resources and expertise of a larger firm while maintaining the accessibility and individualized service of a close-knit team. Today, Wilson Lewis continues to be guided by a culture that is authentic, energetic, and unified, serving as a trusted advisor to entrepreneurial businesses and individuals through accounting, tax, advisory, and assurance services.

Our Vision
Making the extraordinary your reality.

Our Values

• The WL Way. We are in this together and have each other's backs. We stay focused on the greater good while staying true to ourselves as a company.
• Be Extraordinary. We set the bar higher. We are leaders in our industry.
• Bring the Fire. We are passionate. Be present and constructive. Be a willing and active participant in each and every interaction. Care.
• Act Like an Owner. Do more, expect more. Everyone is a leader.
• You Matter. We care about each other. We embody humility and respect. We are each other's fans, advocates, and family.
• Enjoy Yourself. We find small and big ways to have fun. We balance our hard work with good times.

About Ascend

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives so that firms can surmount today's industry challenges to reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.ascendtogether.com.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of individual and business income tax returns, including direct interaction with client personnel
• Make adjusting entries and complete trial balances in support of tax return preparation
• Support the preparation of payroll returns and related forms
• Assist with general ledger work and financial statement preparation
• Contribute to special projects — including tax projections, consulting engagements, and tech-forward initiatives
• Work with the firm's technology stack, including AI-powered tools, to perform work efficiently and accurately
• Conduct research projects that sharpen technical thinking
• Participate in staff meetings to gain knowledge and share experiences
• Support administrative staff with tasks as needed by the firm

Qualifications & Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (some coursework in accounting required)
• Communicates clearly with genuine motivation and curiosity
• Comfortable learning new technology — including AI tools — and applying it with confidence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Interest or curiosity in AI
• Takes accountability for their work and thrives in a team environment
• Genuinely interested in what's happening in the business world, not just the classroom

Classification: Non-Exempt  |  Reports to: Tax Manager  |  Location: Duluth, GA (in office)

Physical Requirements: This role is performed in a climate-controlled office environment. Regularly requires sitting, use of computers and keyboards, and visual ability to review documents and screens. Occasional standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.

At Wilson Lewis, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. We hire and promote individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.