Accounting Intern Internships
Accounting intern internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working accountants, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings cover Medical Devices and Technology & Software, with NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY, Terumo, and Ferrovial among the employers posting roles now.
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It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Dare to bring your unique perspective?
At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Position Summary
This distinct internship program is designed to expose the future leaders of public accounting not only to our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients' businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing national CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. Novogradac believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience and compensating you well while you’re here. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.
Your Contributions and Responsibilities
- Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager
- Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
- Conduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partners
- Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Your Background and Skills
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (obtained degree is a plus), and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience
- GPA of 3.20 or higher
- Preferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination
- Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through
- Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing tools
Why work with us?
Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
We are proud to offer:
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Inclusion workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
The benefits of joining our team
- Strong growth opportunities
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
- Compensation: $31/HR
Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?
After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
Get to know us better!
We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
This is a paid internship. To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers.
Commitment to Inclusion
Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Dare to bring your unique perspective?
At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us.
Position Summary
This distinct internship program is designed to expose the future leaders of public accounting not only to our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients' businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing national CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. Novogradac believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience and compensating you well while you’re here. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.
Your Contributions and Responsibilities
- Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager
- Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
- Conduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partners
- Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Your Background and Skills
- Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (obtained degree is a plus), and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience
- GPA of 3.20 or higher
- Preferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination
- Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through
- Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed
- Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients
- Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing tools
Why work with us?
Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.
We are proud to offer:
- Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
- Flexible working hours and work arrangements
- Remote and hybrid opportunities
- Inclusion workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities
The benefits of joining our team
- Strong growth opportunities
- Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
- Dress for your day policy
- Resources of a national firm
- Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment
- Compensation: $31/HR
Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?
After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.
You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.
Get to know us better!
We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.
Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.
Ready to learn more?
This is a paid internship. To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers.
Commitment to Inclusion
Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.
At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.
Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.
By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.
Accounting Intern Internship Market
Who's Hiring
- NOVOGRADAC & COMPANY19
- Terumo2
- Ferrovial2
- Ardena1
- Corgan1
Top Industries Hiring
- Medical Devices
- Technology & Software
Tips for Your Accounting Intern Internship Search
Apply in the fall for summer accounting intern roles
Large employers open summer accounting intern applications as early as September, months before the internship starts. Waiting until spring puts you behind candidates already in final rounds. Set a reminder to search for summer openings at the start of each fall semester and submit before November where possible.
Build project evidence before you apply
Accounting intern hiring teams expect limited work history, so documented projects carry more weight than a long resume. Build two or three complete examples, a financial model, a budget analysis, a case study with clear assumptions, that show the tools you used and the output you produced. These give recruiters something concrete to evaluate.
Combine campus recruiting with direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters there often move faster for students they meet in person. Your professors and career center staff frequently know which accounting employers recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller companies running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice the accounting intern interview format out loud
Most accounting intern screens include a mix of technical questions on accounting concepts, behavioral prompts, and sometimes a case or numerical exercise. Practice answering out loud, not just in your head, because interviewers weigh how you reason through a problem as much as the final answer. Run through sample questions with a classmate or career center advisor before your first interview.
Target structured accounting intern programs early
Large firms and corporations run cohort-based accounting intern programs, including Big Four rotational internships and corporate finance development programs, designed specifically for candidates new to the field. These programs recruit early, fill their cohorts fast, and offer the most structured mentorship. Identify the ones that match your goals and apply in the first week applications open.
Set your work-type filter before you start searching
On-site roles are 26% of the accounting intern internships listed here. Decide what you can commit to before you start applying, then filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate so you spend your time on roles that actually fit your situation rather than sorting through listings you cannot accept.
Accounting Intern Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an accounting intern internship?
Lead with coursework and projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at this stage. For accounting intern candidates, a documented sample, a reconciliation project, a financial model, or a case analysis showing the tools you used, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Combine direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can an accounting intern internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it for accounting intern interns is performance on real assigned work, available headcount on the team, and the employer's return-offer timeline. The safest approach is to treat every project as your best work and ask your manager early what a strong intern looks like, without counting on an offer.
When should I apply for accounting intern internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as September or October, so missing that window often means waiting a full year for the next cohort. Smaller companies and co-op programs post closer to their actual start dates, which means openings appear year-round and reward consistent searching rather than a single annual push.
Are accounting intern internships paid?
Most professional accounting intern internships in the U.S. are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, so the range is wide. Listings show pay where the employer discloses it, and you can filter by disclosed compensation to focus your search on roles that share that information upfront.
What should an accounting intern internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show the tools you used and what you produced, for accounting intern candidates, that means financial models, reconciliation exercises, budget analyses, or case studies you can describe in detail or share on request. Add relevant coursework, list technical tools like Excel, QuickBooks, or ERP software, and keep the whole document to one page.
Are there remote accounting intern internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 74% of the accounting intern internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast, so apply early and filter by work type to see them without sorting through every listing.
What is a Big Four accounting internship?
Big Four internships at the largest public accounting firms are structured, cohort-based programs designed to train students new to professional accounting. They target penultimate-year undergraduates, recruit heavily through campus events in the fall, and are among the most competitive accounting intern opportunities available. Applying in the first wave of recruiting season, before interview slots fill, significantly improves your chances of moving forward.
Can international students get accounting intern internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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