Accounting/Tax Intern (Summer 2026)

CLEAResult

Posted 2 days ago

Internship

Austin, Texas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

The intern will support the accounting and tax team with daily financial activities, including data entry, account reconciliation, and tax filing preparation. They will also assist with month-end close processes and collaborate on various financial projects.

CLEAResult is seeking an Accounting/Tax Intern to support the Accounting and Tax team with financial and compliance activities. This internship is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and requires strong communication skills and experience with Microsoft Office products. Candidates must be actively enrolled as a 3rd or 4th year student graduating no earlier than May/June 2026.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Accounting

Tax compliance

Data entry

Account reconciliation

Financial documentation

Journal entries

Financial reporting

Audit support

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Research

Analysis

Job Description

At CLEAResult, we lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral energy-efficient future for our communities and our planet. We do that by creating a people-first culture built on trust, accountability, and transparency; where every employee – regardless of position, role, or identity is treated with respect and given an equal chance to thrive.

Job Description

We’re looking for a talented teammate… 

To join us as an Accounting/Tax Intern! The Accounting / Tax Intern will support the Accounting and Tax team with day‑to‑day financial and compliance activities. This internship provides practical, hands‑on exposure to general accounting operations and corporate tax processes, offering students real‑world experience supporting accurate financial reporting and regulatory compliance.

This role is ideal for students pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field who are interested in building foundational accounting and tax experience in a professional environment.

This hybrid role requires a weekly in-person meeting in our Austin Headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist with routine accounting tasks such as data entry, account reconciliation, and financial documentation
  • Support preparation of journal entries and basic financial reports under supervision
  • Assist the tax team with data gathering, schedules, and documentation for tax filings and compliance activities
  • Help organize and maintain accounting and tax records to support audits and reporting needs
  • Support month‑end or quarter‑end close activities by preparing supporting schedules
  • Collaborate with accounting and tax team members to complete assigned projects and deadlines
  • Perform ad‑hoc research or analysis related to accounting or tax matters as needed

Exciting candidates have… 

  • Active enrollment as a 3rd or 4th year pursuing a bachelor's degree with a graduation date no earlier than May/June 2026, prefer degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field  
  • Availability to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer (Early June through early August) 
  • Based in the Austin, TX Area 
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills 
  • Experience using Microsoft Office products 

Compensation Range: 

$20 - $23 / hour 

Compensation Range

$17.85 - $24.00

Currency

USD

Type

Hourly

Any offered salary is determined based on internal equity, internal salary ranges, market data/ranges, applicant’s skills and prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications (e.g. JD/technology), for example.

CLEAResult will not provide sponsorship or support for immigration status or work authorization including for international students. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located without the need for employer sponsorship or support. Successful hires must pass pre-employment checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, status as a qualified individual with a disability or protected veteran, or any other protected status.

The above job description and job requirements are not intended to be all inclusive. CLEAResult retains the right to make changes or adjustments to job descriptions and/or requirements at any time without notice.

CLEAResult

CLEAResult is the largest provider of energy efficiency, energy transition and energy sustainability services in North America. Since 2003, our mission has been to change the way people use energy. Today, our experts lead the transition to a sustainable, equitable, and carbon-neutral future for our communities and our planet. Our hometown teams collaborate with a diverse network of local partners to deliver world-class technology and personalized services that make it easy for commercial and industrial businesses, governments, utilities, and residential customers to reduce their energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. CLEAResult is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has over 2,700 employees in more than 60 cities across the U.S. and Canada. CLEAResult is majority owned by leading U.S. middle market private equity firm Kohlberg & Company.

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