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Forensic Accounting and Litigation Intern | 2025

CBIZ
CA, Laguna Niguel
Temporary

With over offices and nearly 7, associates throughout the U.S. CBIZ (NYSE : CBZ) delivers top-level financial and employee business services to organizations of all sizes, as well as individual clients, by providing national-caliber expertise combined with highly personalized service delivered at the local level.

CBIZ has been honored to be the recipient of several national recognitions :

  • Handshake Early Careers Winner
  • Early Talent Award by Ripplematch
  • Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation
  • Best and Brightest Companies in Wellness
  • Great Place to Work Certification

Together, CBIZ and Mayer Hoffman McCann P.C. (MHM) are ranked as one of the top providers of accounting services in the United States.

MHM is an independent CPA firm that provides audit, review and attest services, while CBIZ provides business consulting, tax and financial services.

Essential Functions & Primary Duties

  • Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
  • Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
  • Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
  • Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
  • Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
  • Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
  • Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

  • Working towards a Bachelor's degree
  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
  • Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet and audit software

Pay Transparency

The hourly rate for this job in this market is $30.00-$32.00. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employees total compensation. Beyond income, you have access to : comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more.

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