2027 Spring Assurance Internship

Rushton & Company, L.L.C.; Gainesville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

Rushton & Company, L.L.C. in Gainesville, GA offers a Spring 2027 Assurance Internship for accounting students. The program provides real-world audit exposure under supervision, with tasks ranging from data entry to on-site testing at client offices alongside the full-time audit team.

Paid internship January to April, 20-30 hours per week. Ideal candidates are pursuing accounting degrees with a minimum 3.0 GPA, possess strong communication skills, and are eligible to work in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in college pursuing degree in accounting with GPA 3.0+.
• Prefer juniors/seniors or graduate students.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work as a team, meet project timelines, and use accounting technology.
• Available to work 20-30 hours per week.
• Background check required; valid U.S. work eligibility.
• Provide transportation and housing for duration of internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit testing in-office and on-site at client offices while embedded with the full-time audit team.
• Perform data entry and client file imaging tasks.
• Work with audit and accounting software; track and analyze information.
• Support various entry-level tasks and special projects.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Accounting software

Education

Accounting major + GPA 3.0+

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Spring 2027 Assurance Internship

Rushton is seeking candidates for their Spring 2026 Assurance Internship Program. Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Prefer candidates enrolled in junior or senior year of school or graduate school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Candidates will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience that will give them insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of a beginning staff accountant in the firm. Under close supervision, interns perform a variety of entry-level tasks and special projects; assist with audit testing in-office and on-site at client offices while embedded with the full-time audit team; perform data entry functions; work with audit and accounting specific software; track and analyze information; and perform client file imaging tasks.

All internship positions are paid positions. The Spring 2027 Assurance Internship program is January to April and includes one position. Students are required to work 20-30 hours a week.

Requirements for the position:

• Enrolled in college pursuing degree with a major or concentration in accounting(experience or interest in government and non-profit engagements preferred)
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Ability to work as a team, meet project timelines, proficiently utilize accounting technology, and strong computer skills
• Availability to work 20-30 hours a week
• Successful completion of a background check
• Valid credentials to work in the U.S.
• All students must provide their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship

WHO WE ARE

Rushton is in Gainesville, Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating over 40th year in business, the firm is one of Northeast Georgia's largest and most respected accounting firms representing clients throughout the region. With a staff of more than 70 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from standard tax planning and preparation to sophisticated management advisory services and consulting. Though we are a large local firm, we thrive on developing personal, long-term relationships with every client. We are proud winners of Best of Hall for the past SEVEN years, Top 400 Firms in 2022, Best Firms to Work For and named Best Firms for Young Accountants in 2022 by accountingTODAY!

We make substantial investments in hiring, developing, and retaining our employees. We offer a great work environment and outstanding quality of life in Gainesville, the county seat for Hall County and the financial center of Northeast Georgia. The area's beauty -- in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier -- is matched by a vibrant business, cultural and entertainment environment. If you have audit experience, leadership skills and the technical know-how we are seeking, please submit your resume for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Rushton, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all individuals.