Interns will provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for clients, focusing on hands-on accounting projects and client relationships during a program from January to April 2026.
Work with a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that is passionate for what's next. Aprio has 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines and more than 2,100 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Position Summary
Aprio invites high-potential accounting students interested in Tax to apply for the 2026 Spring Internship in our Denver, CO Office. We are looking for candidates that want to continue Aprio's standard of excellence and dive straight into hands-on accounting projects.
The Spring 2026 (January-April) Internship Program provides students with on-the-job training and real-world experiences. Interns get the opportunity to work with small, medium, and large clients and they will benefit from a diverse client base, one-on-one contact with clients and partners, and the opportunity to develop a solid general foundation.
We realize that our employees are our greatest resource, and we work to cultivate an atmosphere of continuous professional development. At Aprio, the interns focus on more than just accounting. Each intern class completes a group project involving volunteering and social impact. The firm also provides networking events and activities for interns to meet other employees and partners within the company.
Position Responsibilities
Tax Interns
Our tax professionals are responsible for the delivery of tax services for multiple clients in a variety of industries. Responsibilities include interacting closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services, and working closely with partners on delivering innovative tax planning strategies. Aprio’s Tax group provides the opportunity to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized tax clients. If you prefer to work with diverse and energetic teams, our tax department will be a perfect fit for you to thrive and build your career.
Qualifications
- Accounting Major
- 3.0 or higher GPA
- Understanding and applying Excel skills
- Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills is required
- Working effectively and personably with clients and co-workers
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
Top Skills
Excel
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