January 2027 Tax Internship

At Melton & Melton you are not simply an employee — you are a valued member of our team.

The Melton & Melton, LLP Tax Internship program provides undergraduate and graduate accounting students with meaningful, hands-on experience and the opportunity to explore a future career with our firm. Our program is designed to build practical skills while preparing you for a seamless transition into full-time employment after graduation. Our goal is to extend full-time offers and welcome interns as permanent members of our team.

At Melton & Melton LLP, we value our interns as integral members of the team. You’ll work on real assignments alongside our professional staff and receive the same training and development opportunities as our full-time employees. Throughout the internship, you’ll gain exposure to different areas of tax, collaborate with supervisors, managers, and partners, and receive regular mentorship and feedback.

Internship Responsibilities

• Assist with a variety of client engagements across diverse industries
• Prepare a range of tax returns, which may include Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Estate, Gift, Trust, Payroll, Forms W-2 and 1099, Texas Franchise, and other state filings
• Develop working knowledge of tax preparation software and related technology tools
• Review data input, help resolve technical tax issues, and assist in reviewing completed returns
• Prepare adjustments to client-prepared books as needed for tax compliance
• Research and analyze tax issues and provide findings to senior team members
• Support other projects as assigned while working closely with supervisors, managers, and partners
  
  

Qualifications

• Completion of Intermediate Accounting I prior to the start of the internship
• Minimum 3.0 overall GPA and 3.0 in accounting coursework
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship