About the role#
Mauldin & Jenkins offers an internship program for accounting students. You will work on audit engagements, management services, and tax return preparation. This role provides an opportunity to develop technical skills while working in the office or at client sites.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
- Test compliance with internal controls.
- Prepare financial statements following generally accepted accounting principles.
- Examine client bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
- Reconcile subsidiary accounts to controls.
- Schedule accrual computations and document supporting information.
- Prepare schedules for write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
- Review data input and assist in reviewing tax preparations.
- Identify, research, and resolve technical tax issues.
- Provide information to senior staff members.
- Meet deadlines for tax returns and assigned projects.
- Develop proficiency in firm manuals and software.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in college pursuing a degree in accounting.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
- Working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws.
- Awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Professional conduct, appearance, and poise.
- Accuracy when handling numeric and alphabetic information.
Location & details#
- Location: Columbia, South Carolina.
- This is a paid, full-time internship.
- The term is rolling.
About Mauldin & Jenkins
Mauldin & Jenkins is an accounting firm founded in 1918. Based in Atlanta, the firm provides tax, assurance, and advisory services to clients across the Southeast. It employs over 550 professionals who work with organizations in industries such as healthcare, manufacturing, and government. The firm operates as a partnership and focuses on managing business issues and accounting functions.
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