2027 Spring Tax Internship

McKonly & Asbury; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McKonly & Asbury is seeking an accounting major for a spring tax internship. The role supports assurance, tax, and advisory teams, developing core technical competencies while delivering excellent client service.

The internship runs from January 5, 2027 to April 15, 2027, with interns expected to work at least 24 hours per week in the office. This entry-level opportunity emphasizes collaboration, learning, and practical professional growth.

Qualifications

• Must be an accounting major enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interns are required to work in the office during their internship.

Responsibilities

• Support assurance, tax, and advisory teams by developing core technical competencies.
• Provide excellent client service and maintain professional communications with clients.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized work papers and documents.
• Become proficient in firm software and tools.
• Demonstrate professional skepticism and integrity in analyses.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Professional communication

Team collaboration

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting major

Tools

Firm software

Job description

McKonly & Asbury continues to build on an innovative culture that values teamwork and collaboration, establishes opportunities for everyone to make a difference, and offers a work-life balance not commonly found in public accounting firms. Our growth is building momentum and creating opportunities for internships. Our internships are entry-level roles designed to support our assurance, tax, and advisory teams by developing core technical competencies while also providing excellent client service.

McKonly & Asbury continues to build on an innovative culture that values teamwork and collaboration, establishes opportunities for everyone to make a difference, and offers a work-life balance not commonly found in public accounting firms. Our growth is building momentum and creating opportunities for internships. Our internships are entry-level roles designed to support our assurance, tax, and advisory teams by developing core technical competencies while also providing excellent client service.

We are currently recruiting college accounting majors for spring tax internships. The spring tax internship will begin on Tuesday, January 5th, 2027 and end on Thursday, April 15th, 2027. Interns will work at least 24 hours/week.

Technical Competence

• Recognize fundamental auditing, tax, and consulting issues and concepts.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized work papers and documents.
• Become proficient in firm software and tools.

Client Service and Engagement Management

• Understand the importance of providing excellent client service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients.
• Appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete tasks efficiently and approach assignments in a logical, organized manner.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed thoroughly before moving on to new assignments.
• Inform senior team members of progress and significant developments.

Staff and Professional Development

• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by developing positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Work independently, seeking guidance from team members when needed.
• Develop professional skepticism and a commitment to intellectual honesty and integrity.
• Perform basic analytical reviews, identifying inconsistencies or unusual activity in financial accounts.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with proper grammar and clarity.
• Display poise, tact, and attentiveness in all communications.

Qualifications

• Must be an accounting major enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Interest in the public accounting industry as a career choice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interns are required to work in the office during their internship.