Tax Season Internship Program

Our unique internship program is an integral part of our practice. We are always looking for intelligent, talented, and competent accounting students to work alongside our professional accountants.

An Internship in Accounting that can Jump Start Your Career

Our interns begin their training program in November, on their schedule, and gain experience practicing on individual tax returns, exploring both private and public sectors. They attend the same tax update seminars and meetings as the professionals in the firm. They also benefit from an individualized development plan for tax season and are exposed to the complexities of tax laws and deadlines. They are immersed in the demands of the accounting profession while benefitting from the comprehensive knowledge and support of our staff.

We have found this approach to be less stressful and allows each individual’s skills and strengths to develop and mature within their scope of expertise.

Why intern with us?

Interns are involved in every step of the 1040 preparation process. By the end of the internship, they know what it takes to prepare tax returns, from start to finish.
We review every return and give our interns review points on which areas need to be fixed, and interns correct the errors themselves so they can learn.
Interns have direct contact with clients to gather information and answer client questions (with supervision).
Interns have access to every CPA in the office, including the firm partners who are very involved in the internship process.
By the end of the internship, interns have equivalent experience of a second-year tax staff person.

To learn more about our Internship Program and apply, please email Mike Royer.

Intern Testimonials

My tax internship at Royer Advisors & Accountants is an experience I will carry with me for the rest of my career. It exceeded every expectation I had, not just as a tax intern, but as a student trying to build a meaningful starting point in public accounting. Royer was not just another internship for me; it became the foundation of my early career and a major turning point in my development. I will forever remember this firm for the way it shaped my confidence, my skills, and my understanding of what it truly means to work in public accounting.

This was my second internship, but it felt like the first time I was genuinely treated like a professional. At Royer, interns are not pushed to the sidelines or given “typical intern tasks.” You are treated like a staff member from day one. The firm places real trust in you, and that trust pushes you to grow in ways a classroom never could.

Before the busy season began, I completed intensive hands-on training, working through 10–12 different 1040 tax returns to get comfortable with the software, fixed assets, and real tax scenarios. Each training return presented unique situations that prepared me for similar challenges during the busy season. By the time real work began, I could confidently go back to my training files, remember what I did, and find solutions independently. The “fifteen-minute rule” also taught me how to think critically before reaching out for help, which strengthened my problem-solving skills immensely.

During the season, I prepared many different 1040 forms that helped me gain a deep understanding of individual taxation. I worked on a wide range of tax documents such as W-2s, 1099s, brokerage statements, and various schedules, which exposed me to many different scenarios. I also learned how to create and manage fixed assets using CCH Fixed Assets, assisted with bookkeeping, and communicated directly with clients for follow-ups and questions. It was a level of exposure and responsibility that most interns never get.

What truly made Royer special, though, was the people.
Mike, the president, always checked in on my progress and pushed me to grow. Carol made the office feel warm, engaging, and welcoming every single day. Katie and Jon were incredible sources of knowledge. They were patient, intelligent, and always willing to help whenever I got stuck or needed clarification. Their guidance helped me grow not just as a tax preparer, but as a professional.

Brittany was someone I could always go to when I needed help before approaching the senior team. She is very knowledgeable, very intelligent, and explains things in a way that makes everything clearer. The entire team created an environment where you never felt alone or overwhelmed.

And it was not all work. Royer knows how to create a fun and engaging environment, including office activities like pumpkin carving contests, cornhole tournaments, cash-pong matches, bowling after tax season, and team lunches. The atmosphere was never stressful; in fact, it was enjoyable and motivating.

Royer Advisors & Accountants gave me more than technical experience; it gave me confidence, hands-on exposure, independence, and a sense of belonging. I learned more here than any textbook could ever teach me. To anyone considering an internship in taxation or public accounting: Royer is the best place to start. I could not have asked for a better internship experience anywhere. I entered this internship unsure of my abilities, and it has left me more prepared, more confident, and excited for my future in public accounting.

“If you’re looking for an employer that embraces company culture and pushes you to continuously further your knowledge, Royer Advisors and Accountants is just the place for you. Royer provided me with a valuable internship experience as an Administrative Tax Intern in 2022. I was able to complete the extensive tax training program while assisting the administrative team to work through the heavy volume of tax information coming in and out of the firm. This unique position has strengthened my knowledge of basic tax law and helped to expose me to hundreds of different tax forms. As an administrative tax intern, you get to see the start and end of the process of filing taxes, something you most likely won’t experience in your typical tax internship. This position set me up to join the firm the following season as a tax intern. I have undoubtedly felt more confident and been able to excel at my work with my background and knowledge provided from the prior year.

Royer Advisors and Accountants will help you develop a greater understanding of what you learned in the classroom and give you the opportunity to apply that knowledge in real life situations. They give you the complete experience of what it is like to work at a CPA firm as a full-time employee. After my internship experiences, I have a better concept of the diverse profession of accounting and what to expect when starting my career after college. From fun events planned throughout the busy tax season, to gatherings for office lunches, the BTR family will make you feel like you’re right at home.”

“We all worked very hard during the tax season, but the atmosphere was not stressful at all – in fact, it was fun! A big factor in that is their wellness program: I was very surprised to learn that Royer provides free healthy snacks and food and also chair massages towards the end of the season, something we all appreciated greatly.”

“If you’re contemplating an internship, I would 110% recommend Royer. Not only will you get the chance to work with great people, but you will learn more than a classroom could ever teach you.”

“Thank you very much for the opportunity you gave me to serve as a Tax Preparer Intern at Royer Public Accountants. From day one, you and the entire team made me feel like a valued member of the tax team. The training and support gave me the skills to prepare federal and state tax returns and helped me build my confidence in communication, time management, and attention to detail.

The experience for me was something I would never have received in a classroom. I didn’t have any experience in taxes when I started my internship, so I learned a lot about taxes and tax preparation that I didn’t know before. From learning about standard deductions to IRA forms and rules, HSA’s, 1099’s, and K-1s, I can confidently say I know 100% more than I did when I started.

The experience I gained will help me professionally and academically as I move on with my studies and career in accounting and finance.

I am grateful to the team for giving me the training and experience. I could not have asked for a better internship experience anywhere. Thank you again, so much.”