Tax Intern Summer 2026

4 weeks ago


Buffalo, United States Cohen & Company Full time

Overview:

Cohen & Company??

Certified Public Accountants?

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Theres no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the public accounting industry than with Cohen & Companys internship program

Our comprehensive internship will provide you with all the tools and training you need to launch your career. Theres no coffee grabbing or mindlessly making photocopies here Youll get hands-on client experience, gain technical knowledge, and learn all about our Great People First culture and #LifeatCohen while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders all invested in YOU. Check out our Intern Insights for an inside look

Opportunity Details

  • Internship Length: June mid-August 2026
  • Internship Schedule: Full-time (32-40 hours/week on average) & part-time (20-25 hours/week minimum required) opportunities available
  • Summer Pencils Down Week: One week off for all employees to recharge (subject to change; unpaid for interns)
  • Work Location: Buffalo, NY; Hybrid work environment (2-3 days in office/week)
  • Responsibilities: Perform tax compliance, return prep, research, and planning duties
  • What Sets Us Apart
  • Establish relationships?with peers, mentors, and engagement teams via hands-on work, firm-wide events, and internship program experiences
  • Surround yourself with a team dedicated to developing your professional and industry knowledge via frequent feedback
  • Have your voice heard and get involved in business development, recruitment, DEI initiatives, community service days, firm sponsored events whatever area youre passionate about


Qualifications:

Requirements

  • Degree: Pursuing Bachelors or Masters
  • Major: Accounting
  • Coursework: Successfully completed introductory and at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship program start date?

Preferred

  • GPA: Minimum 3.0
  • Journey to CPA: Pursuing required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam

Recruitment Timeline

  • Application Deadline: March 31, 2026 (Subject to close sooner due to ongoing interviews/offers apply now)

Learn more about us?

  • Entry-Level & Internship Opportunities
  • Learn more about our firm's culture and growth opportunities from our Executive Director of People & Culture

Named one of Americas Best Tax and Accounting Firms by Forbes and one of the Best of the Best Firms by INSIDE Public Accounting, Cohen & Company offers assurance, tax and advisory services to clients throughout the U.S. and worldwide. The firm serves a broad range of clients, from privately held companies and their owners; to public and private funds, advisers and fund service providers within the investment industry; to Fortune 1000 multinational enterprises. Founded in 1977, Cohen & Company has more than 800 dedicated professionals across the U.S. and 12 offices in Illinois, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, New York, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. Through affiliated entities the firm also has an international presence in the Cayman Islands and Ireland. Learn more at cohencpa.com.

#LifeatCohen?

At Cohen & Company, our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of great people first by:

  • Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion;
  • Embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
  • Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards?package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more?

Estimated Hourly Rate Range: $20 - $40/hour*

*Hourly rates offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. On an annual basis, estimated ranges are re-evaluated for upcoming early career cohorts according to market adjustments.

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Cohen & Company is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.??

Agency recruiters may not submit unsolicited candidate information or resumes to any Cohen & Company employee without a recruiting services contract first being entered into with the Cohen & Company Talent Acquisition Team; see policy here.


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