Summer 2026 Investment Project Tax Intern

Company: Topel Forman
Location: Chicago
Posted on: February 14, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description As an award-winning firm, Topel Forman has been serving a range of individuals and professionals, to family-owned businesses and corporations for over sixty years, providing accounting, tax, audit, family office, and advisory services. Here you will find the highest level of talent and expertise, along with leadership that cares. Our inclusive culture provides accessibility to professional growth and collaboration that offers a dynamic and engaging work experience. We are dedicated to offering world-class service to our clients and a top-level professional experience to our employees. We offer a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits, and a flexible work environment. A multi-year winner of Top Workplaces, we live by our values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence. The Investment Project Tax Interns will assist with our ongoing investment partnership project by performing analytical and compliance-related tasks. Interns will also gain exposure to partnership tax forms, documentation procedures, and leading tax preparation software as well as Microsoft Excel, Teams, and Adobe PDF tools. Why Work at TF? You're not just another face in the crowd. On day one you will be paired with an experienced Investment Partnership manager who will serve as a mentor and will provide support and guidance throughout your entire internship. Our leadership want to ensure that you experience growth during your time here. You will have the opportunity to interact with managers, senior managers and partners, and they will treat you like a full-time professional working at the firm. Time Commitment Our Investment Project Tax Intern Program is a full-time internship paid at a rate of $28 per hour. You will be expected to work 35 hours per week for 12 weeks and there may be opportunities for overtime. Your availability will be discussed during the interview process. Our summer internship will begin in mid-May and conclude in mid-August. We recommend no more than one or two evening classes during your internship to ensure both your success in the internship and your schoolwork does not suffer. Essential Functions General Reviewing tax source documents including Schedule K-1s from underlying investments Analysis on tax return source documents such as hedge fund K1, state K1, interpreting footnotes, and identifying foreign reporting Recording data from source documents into workpapers files to be used for preparing the tax returns related to the investment partnership project Utilizing advanced AI-driven software to streamline and enhance data entry processes Build a working knowledge of tax forms and processes Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks Proactively seeking guidance, clarification and feedback Learning about the Firm – get to know partners/managers, services provided, specialties of individuals, key clients and industries served Building communication skills: practice business writing (clear workpapers and emails), working with other professionals, and feeling comfortable in business situations. Required Education and Experience Must be an Accounting major expected to graduate in 2027 or 2028. Energetic and team-oriented Must have the ability to multi-task and communicate effectively Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel

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