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Get Access To All Jobs2027 Winter Internship Opportunities
Gain real-world accounting experience with the 46th largest CPA and advisory firm before you’ve turned your tassel. Doeren Mayhew’s hands-on internship program will provide you the opportunity to work alongside seasoned pros in the industry, helping you navigate and challenge accounting and business norms.
Winter internships will run from January 5, 2027, until no later than April 15, 2027. Interns typically work 40-55 hours per week, including Saturdays.
We offer internship opportunities across four (4) service groups, which can be selected during your initial interview.
Corporate Audit Intern
As an audit intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
- Gain exposure to 8-12 client engagements in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, hospitality and more
- Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
- Compile and analyze financial information
- Test and document business transactions
- Prepare and review financial statements
Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Audit Intern
Doeren Mayhew is ranked by Callahan & Associates as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation. As a winter FIG audit intern, you will have the opportunity to specialize in the industry of auditing financial institutions. You will go through a hands-on training program during the first week of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
- Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements such as credit unions and community banks
- Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
- Compile and analyze financial information
- Test and document business transactions
- Prepare and review financial statements
Domestic Tax Intern
As a tax intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of tax Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
- Assist with preparation of corporate and individual tax returns including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp and S-Corp returns
- Gain exposure to tax returns in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, restaurant and more
- Conduct tax research and work on tax projections using information compiled by the audit staff or provided by the client
International Tax Intern
As an international tax intern, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
- Assist with the preparation of foreign disclosures and corporate returns for inbound and outbound companies
- Assist with individual tax returns and foreign disclosures for cross border employees
- Conduct research and ongoing collaboration with the international tax team members
- Work on a variety of industries and a wide range of projects outside of standard tax preparation
Qualifications for all opportunities:
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in Accounting
- Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2027 preferred
- 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major)
- Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week is preferred
- Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting)
- Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm
Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.
"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
2027 Winter Internship Opportunities
Gain real-world accounting experience with the 46th largest CPA and advisory firm before you’ve turned your tassel. Doeren Mayhew’s hands-on internship program will provide you the opportunity to work alongside seasoned pros in the industry, helping you navigate and challenge accounting and business norms.
Winter internships will run from January 5, 2027, until no later than April 15, 2027. Interns typically work 40-55 hours per week, including Saturdays.
We offer internship opportunities across four (4) service groups, which can be selected during your initial interview.
Corporate Audit Intern
As an audit intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
- Gain exposure to 8-12 client engagements in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, hospitality and more
- Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
- Compile and analyze financial information
- Test and document business transactions
- Prepare and review financial statements
Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Audit Intern
Doeren Mayhew is ranked by Callahan & Associates as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation. As a winter FIG audit intern, you will have the opportunity to specialize in the industry of auditing financial institutions. You will go through a hands-on training program during the first week of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
- Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements such as credit unions and community banks
- Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
- Compile and analyze financial information
- Test and document business transactions
- Prepare and review financial statements
Domestic Tax Intern
As a tax intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of tax Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
- Assist with preparation of corporate and individual tax returns including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp and S-Corp returns
- Gain exposure to tax returns in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, restaurant and more
- Conduct tax research and work on tax projections using information compiled by the audit staff or provided by the client
International Tax Intern
As an international tax intern, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.
Responsibilities:
- Work with a variety of Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
- Assist with the preparation of foreign disclosures and corporate returns for inbound and outbound companies
- Assist with individual tax returns and foreign disclosures for cross border employees
- Conduct research and ongoing collaboration with the international tax team members
- Work on a variety of industries and a wide range of projects outside of standard tax preparation
Qualifications for all opportunities:
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in Accounting
- Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2027 preferred
- 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major)
- Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week is preferred
- Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting)
- Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
- High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm
Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or any other status protected by law.
"Doeren Mayhew" is the brand name under which Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide professional services. Doeren Mayhew Assurance and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC (and its subsidiary entities) practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations and professional standards. Doeren Mayhew Assurance is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Doeren Mayhew Advisors, LLC and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Internship
Verify your internship qualifies for PERM
PERM requires the role to have a specific minimum education requirement tied to the position, not just the applicant. Confirm your internship job description formally requires a bachelor's degree in a defined field before pursuing EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship.
Research prevailing wages using OFLC Wage Search
DOL sets prevailing wage levels for PERM-sponsored roles by job title, location, and experience level. Run your internship title through OFLC Wage Search early so you can confirm the employer's offer meets the required threshold before filing begins.
Target employers with structured intern-to-hire pipelines
Green card sponsorship through PERM requires a permanent, full-time job offer. Internship programs that convert to full-time roles are the most realistic path. Focus your applications on employers with documented conversion programs and a history of sponsoring international hires.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsorship-ready employers
Not every employer advertising internships is prepared to sponsor a green card. Migrate Mate filters for employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you're not discovering deal-breakers after accepting an offer.
Request an explicit sponsorship commitment before accepting
Ask the employer during the offer stage whether their internship-to-full-time path includes PERM sponsorship. Get the commitment in writing. USCIS and DOL require the employer to initiate the labor certification, so verbal assurances aren't enough.
Collect academic credentials now to avoid filing delays
PERM and I-140 filings require degree verification documents. If your degree is from a non-U.S. institution, arrange a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your internship ends so your employer's attorney isn't waiting on you.
Green Card Internship: Frequently Asked Questions
Can an internship actually lead to a green card?
Yes, but only when the internship converts to a permanent, full-time position. PERM labor certification requires a permanent job offer, so the sponsorship process typically begins after a full-time role is confirmed. Some structured programs hire interns with a clear conversion path and initiate PERM within the first year of full-time employment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for internship-to-hire roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status subject to an annual lottery; green card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 is permanent and has no lottery at the petitioning stage. For many countries, EB-3 has no current backlog, meaning you could reach permanent residency faster than cycling through H-1B renewals. PERM takes longer upfront but leads to a definitive outcome.
Which EB category covers most internship-to-green-card paths?
EB-3 covers professionals with a U.S. bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent, making it the most common category for roles that begin as internships. EB-2 applies if the full-time position requires an advanced degree or the employer can demonstrate the role warrants it. Your employer's immigration attorney will assess which category fits the job description.
How do I find internship employers who sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate is built specifically to surface employers with employment-based green card sponsorship history. Because most general job boards don't filter by immigration sponsorship type, searching without that filter wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate's data lets you target EB-2 and EB-3 sponsoring employers from the first search.
What documents should I prepare before my employer starts the PERM process?
You'll need official transcripts, your diploma, and a credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S. Your employer's attorney will also need your resume showing relevant experience and any professional licenses tied to the role. Having these ready before the PERM recruitment phase begins prevents delays that can push back your priority date.