Curious about a career in public accounting? Our Spring Tax Internship offers a unique opportunity to spend more than three months at JCCS, gaining firsthand insight into the profession and the people who make it rewarding.

Throughout the internship, you'll experience JCCS's collaborative culture, learn how we bring our mission, vision, and values to life, and work with a dedicated technical trainer to gain hands-on experience in tax work.

Expand your professional knowledge and discover what it's like to work at JCCS, Montana's largest locally owned public accounting firm!

Who We’re Looking For 

• Students interested in exploring a public accounting career in Montana
• Students enrolled in an accounting program at an accredited university or a related field of study
• Students who are eager to learn, motivated to succeed, and excited to grow

Skills for Success:

• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within the accounting field
• Excellent computer skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Attention to detail
• Good organization skills
• Clear communication
• Team player
• Excellent and timely client service

What You Will be Doing: 

• Work alongside professional staff in completing tax returns during tax season
• Work under the supervision of Managers, Senior Managers, or Shareholders
• Gain hands-on experience with the technology used to service clients 
• Transform what you’ve learned in the classroom into real-world impact for clients
• Build valuable relationships with peers, mentors, and leaders across the firm

What Sets Us Apart 

• 80+ Years of Trusted Service: One of Montana’s most respected accounting and advisory firms, serving a diverse client base across industries and communities
• Forward-Thinking Mindset: While our roots run deep, we continuously evolve to meet the changing needs of our clients, our profession, and our people.
• Collaborative Culture: Our professionals across Audit, CAS, and Tax are eager to share knowledge, mentor future leaders, and support growth.
• Commitment to Development: We invest in our team members through hands-on learning, professional development opportunities, and meaningful career pathways.
• The Best of Both Worlds: JCCS has the close-knit, supportive feel of a local firm while benefiting from the resources, expertise, and opportunities of a larger organization.

Tax Service Line Summary

Tax laws, their implications and their interactions with other business and personal factors can and do change on a regular basis – sometimes significantly. That’s why JCCS Tax Specialists are so relentless in their search for new and innovative tax applications to best maximize the benefits to our clients personal and/or business situation.

This job posting is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel as classified.

Candidate must successfully pass a background check. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer

 JCCS is firmly committed to affording equal opportunity to all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

 Commitment to Diversity

 JCCS is committed to creating and maintaining a workplace in which all employees have an opportunity to participate and contribute to the success and the business and are valued for their skills, experience, and unique perspectives.