Tax Intern - Winter 2026

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Join a firm where people come first.

At VSH, we believe in investing in people, fostering growth, and delivering excellence. As a Tax Intern, you’ll gain hands-on experience in public accounting while being supported by mentors who care about your development. You’ll work on real client engagements, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a team that values curiosity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Our internship program offers a carefully curated range of experiences. Interns will discover the real world of accounting, auditing, and advisory services, and gain hands-on experience and knowledge. Interns will have opportunities to explore specialty areas that pique their unique interest. We use an intentional approach to create a meaningful journey where interns can explore various options and understand the vast possibilities with a career in public accounting.

Our firm is deeply committed to reshaping the profession’s reputation. That means balanced workloads, balanced work-life balance, and interesting work. If you’re curious, collaborative, and eager to learn, we want to meet you.

Our internships are designed as a steppingstone and an opportunity towards permanent employment.

Internship opportunities with Accounting Team and Partner collaboration :

• Planning and scheduling of client engagements
• Participation in client meetings
• Developing customized plans for clients under the supervision of Managers and

Partners

About VSH

VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm with locations in Bellingham and Burlington. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specialize in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all.

Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and / or local laws.

Location : Whatcom Office

Job Type : 40 hours / Full Time

Duration : 11–13 weeks (Mid-January to Mid-April 2026)

Requirements :

Junior or Senior actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.