Spring Tax Internship Program – 2025

An Experiential Paid Internship for Accounting Students

This Spring Tax Internship Program offers mentoring, specialized training, and an in-depth introduction into public accounting for college students. This is not a “get me coffee” internship. You would work side-by-side with our professionals and our clients, and really experience what it’s like to work in public accounting.

We provide mentoring and training from every level of our team. Our Accountants, Principals, Managers, and Supervisors will teach you the ins and outs of tax season and walk you through complex financial issues for our clients.

We will work around your class schedule to ensure you have every opportunity to continue your education while you work as an intern. We have seven offices throughout Southern Illinois, so you can request a location that’s most convenient for you.

Internship Requirements:

• GPA of at least 3.0
• Upbeat and positive personality
• Motivated and ready to work hard and learn from the team
• A desire for a career in public accounting
• General and working knowledge of accounting practices
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with clients and coworkers
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills
• Desire to be an important member of a large team that services a variety of individuals, industries, and niches

Benefits:

• Competitive hourly compensation
• Mentor program throughout Internship
• Real-world experience and exposure to multiple types of projects
• Work in a fun and rewarding environment
• Training and hands-on experience with widely-used tax and accounting programs
• Flexible scheduling to work around classes and extracurricular activities
• Invitations to all firm-sponsored events including Holiday parties, firm Open Houses, After Tax Party, and more

“Being a part of the Intern Program was so valuable to me. It was a great opportunity to get the real-world experience and exposure that helped me to determine that public accounting was something I wanted to pursue. I worked with individuals of all levels in the firm and I was given exposure to a wide variety of tax filings. I was paired with a great mentor who was always available and willing to answer any questions I had. I was also able to easily adapt my work schedule to fit in with my full course load and extracurricular activities. I would highly recommend it to any student looking for opportunities.”

-Kayla, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

“Scheffel Boyle is an incredibly knowledgeable and dedicated team that I am proud to fully be a part of. I am so thankful for the Internship program because of the experience I gained and the confidence it gave me after a few short months.”

-Rachel, Lindenwood University

“I loved learning about the many types of taxes and getting to work on business tax returns as well as individuals. Everyone in the office was so supportive and never hesitated to help whenever I needed it. I had a great experience at Scheffel Boyle!”

-Sydney, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville