About the role#
Mauldin & Jenkins is hiring for our internship program in Metairie. You will work on engagements involving audits, management services, or the preparation of tax returns for clients. This is an on-site, paid role that requires you to provide your own housing and transportation. Overnight travel may be necessary.
What you'll do#
- Assist with the study, evaluation, and testing of internal accounting controls.
- Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Examine client reconciliations of bank and subsidiary accounts and investigate any discrepancies.
- Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support.
- Prepare schedules for write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
- Review data input and assist in the review of tax preparations.
- Identify, research, and resolve technical tax issues.
- Provide information to senior staff members and meet deadlines for tax returns and assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a college degree program with a major or concentration in accounting.
- A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and auditing standards.
- Working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations.
- Awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
- A habit of accuracy when dealing with numeric and alphabetic information.
Location & details#
- Location: Metairie, Louisiana.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- Compensation: Paid, with time and a half for overtime hours worked beyond 40 per week.
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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