Tax & Accounting Intern
At a glance
Junior Accounting role at GreenStone. East Lansing.
Pay not stated Accounting salary
financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Help staff process year-end accounting records and prepare payroll tax reports, keeping work on deadline
- Complete business and individual W-2, 1099 and other miscellaneous tax forms
- Enter income tax return information for the senior tax accountant and provide basic individual tax preparation based on your background
- Support customer service that meets the needs of GreenStone’s customers
What you bring
- You are pursuing an accounting degree and have reached sophomore standing or beyond
- You have an interest in preparing taxes
- Interest or experience in agriculture is listed as a qualification
Who this fits
This seasonal internship runs approximately from December 2026 through April 2027 in East Lansing. You must be available at least three days each week for six to eight hours per day, Monday through Friday, and some travel may be required. The work is suited to a student pursuing accounting who wants tax preparation experience.
From the employer
This is a paid Internship.
About Us...
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is over an $16 billion financial services institution with over 600 employees in 35 locations throughout Michigan and northeast Wisconsin. GreenStone provides short term and long-term credit to our customers, as well as a variety of other products and services, such as crop insurance, life and disability insurance, accounting services, tax planning and preparation, and appraisals.
Position Description
We are looking for a Tax & Accounting Intern in our East Lansing branch during the Tax Season. The Internship will run approximately from December 2026 through April 2027. Some travel may be required. This position’s schedule requires a minimum of three days per week, 6 - 8 hours each day during the business week of Monday - Friday. Compensation will be $20/hour for this internship.
Position Responsibilities…
- Assist staff in processing year end accounting information.
- Prepare payroll tax reports, coordinate workload to meet deadlines.
- Prepare business and individual W-2, 1099, and other miscellaneous tax forms.
- Provide support to the Senior Tax Accountant with data entry for income tax returns.
- Provide basic individual tax support and preparation depending on experience/education.
- Assist staff to ensure customer service that exceeds customer expectations.
Primary Requirements...
- Must be pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Sophomore Status or above.
- Interest in Tax preparation.
- Interest or experience working in the agricultural sector.
GreenStone Farm Credit Services is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We comply with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity regulations. We conduct all personnel decisions and processes relating to our employees and job applicants in an environment free of discrimination and harassment.