About the role#
This internship provides hands-on experience in public accounting. You will work alongside professionals, including principals and managers, to learn preparation procedures and software. Your daily tasks will mirror those of a first-year associate, offering a clear view of a career in this field.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with tax principals, managers, and associates on various tax returns.
- Prepare corporate and individual tax returns, including partnerships, C-Corps, and S-Corps.
- Gain exposure to tax returns across industries like manufacturing, construction, non-profit, retail, and auto dealerships.
- Complete introductory audit training covering documentation, professional standards, and fundamental procedures.
- Participate in at least one audit engagement and assist with basic assurance services.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting.
- Completion of Intermediate Accounting I by Spring 2028.
- Completion of Business Taxation by Spring 2028 is preferred.
- A cumulative and major GPA of at least 3.0.
- Ability to work 40 hours per week.
- Strong motivation to pursue a career in public accounting.
- Demonstrated leadership, initiative, and time management skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication abilities.
- Prior work experience is preferred.
Location & details#
- Location: Birmingham, Alabama.
- Term: Winter 2028 (January 2028 through April 15, 2028).
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid internship.
About Doeren Mayhew
Doeren Mayhew is a CPA and advisory firm established in 1932. It provides tax, audit, and consulting services to mid-sized, privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations. The firm operates from its headquarters in Troy, Michigan. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people across various sectors including manufacturing, health care, and financial institutions.
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