Accounting Intern

Job Overview

Accounting Intern will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in various aspects of a certified public accounting firm while learning technical, professional and business skills. Interns are supervised by directors, managers, senior accountants and experienced staff accountants.

Key Responsibilities

• Compile financial statements and assist with review and audit engagements
• Prepare various tax returns – individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Prepare and organize workpapers to reconcile account balances and support financial statements 
• Collaborate with staff and management 
• Assist with researching tax and accounting issues
• Be familiar with professional standards, financial reporting frameworks, and tax codes and regulations

Key Skills and Experience Required

• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum GPA of 3.0
• Able to work at least 20 hours per week
• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Self-starter with a strong analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to work well within teams as well as individually
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook