Tax Intern (Spring 2026) - Merrimack

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Marcum LLP is seeking Tax Interns to join our growing and well-established national firm in our Merrimack office. The position requires a high-energy, experienced professional, with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independent and with a team, along with a strong desire to be willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state corporate, individual, trusts and estates, and partnership returns, including exercising professional judgment with respect to issue identification to develop solutions to tax issues in returns
• Research tax issues and legislation
• Interpret tax code
• Provide and maintain proper documentation to support tax return calculations
• Analyze depreciation to determine proper methodology for tax impact on client engagements to decide best treatment of disposed for obsolescence and new fixed assets placed in service
• Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning process
• Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, etc. and keep team informed on status
• Look for opportunities to provide additional services to clients
• Keep current on professional announcements
• Proactively participates in professional development opportunities, i.e. Mentoring Program, Coaching, CPEs, etc
• Initiate and develop relationship with appropriate levels of the client's management team
• Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of the Firm
• Work beyond standard hours in expected throughout the year
• Provide training to co-workers on technical areas of tax expertise
• Give insight and thought leadership to corporate publications on tax matters
• Minimal travel to client sites may be required
• Additional responsibilities, not listed above may be expected as needed

Qualifications

• Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office. Working knowledge and experience with GoSystems Tax RS, Prosystem fx Tax and ProSystem fx Engagement are a plus
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively
• Work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organization and problem solving skills are a must
• Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; be able to multi-task
• Basic knowledge of federal and state tax compliance
• Team player with desire to be an active participant within the organization
• Have a strong desire to maintain customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas
• Knowledge of basic tax laws / Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• At least 0-3 years of relevant tax experience
30+ days ago