Winter 2026 - Tax Intern (Northern California)

The Opportunity

Armanino is proud to be among the top 20 largest firms in the nation and one of the best places to work. We have a community of resources that are ready and willing to support your ideas, build your skills, and expand your professional network. We want you to integrate all aspects of your life with your career. At Armanino, we know you don't check-out of life when you check-in at work. That's why we've created a unique work environment where your passions, work, and family & friends can overlap. We want to help you achieve growth by giving you access to a network of smart and supportive people, willing to listen to your ideas.

You will gain hands-on experience working alongside professionals at all levels that will provide you with insight into the field of public accounting. Your internship will give you the same exposure to Armanino as our associate-level hires, while participating in interactive and engaging programming. During your time interning with us, you'll also have the opportunity to participate in trainings and activities to boost your skills and engagement.

Start Date : January 5, 2026

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax returns on behalf of clients. Projects may include return drafts, quarterly estimates, vouchers, extension prep, and projections.
• Research and stay up to date with changes in tax regulation and develop tax planning skills at the federal and state level.
• Work as an individual contributor and as part of a team to support varying client engagements, possibly across multiple industries which may include technology, real estate, education, cannabis, manufacturing, education, non-profit and more.
• Collaborate and communicate regularly with a team of professionals on client projects through multiple channels including meetings, chat, and email.
• Develop skills in accounting software through instructor-lead courses, self-guided learnings, workflow updates, and on the job training.
• Work toward the completion of CPA certification with the support of Armanino through prep materials and classes.
• Create an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion where all perspectives are valued and all people are welcomed.

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Armanino provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Armanino complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Armanino expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Armanino employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

Armanino does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals, or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity, or third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes, or candidates submitted to Armanino or any employee or owner of Armanino without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Armanino and not subject to any fees or charges. For existing agreements, a role must be approved and open to external search; otherwise, unsolicited and unapproved submittals and referrals will be considered Armanino property and free of fees. In addition, Talent Acquisition is the sole point of contact, and contacting others in our organization without Talent Acquisition's knowledge will result in termination of contract.

Certain states require us to disclose the pay range and benefits summary for job openings. The compensation for this position : $37.00 / hr. Compensation may vary based on skills, role, and location. Eligible employees at certain levels can participate in a discretionary long-term financial incentive plan, subject to plan participation rules.

Armanino has a robust offering of benefits, including : medical, dental, vision; generous PTO plan and paid sick time; flexible work arrangements; 401K with profit sharing; wellness program; generous parental leave; and 11 paid holidays.

For positions based in San Francisco, consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration. For individuals who would be working within the City of Los Angeles, Armanino will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.