2027 Staff Accountant Intern

Novogradac & Company LLP; Dover (DE); Hybrid; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Strong professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Novogradac & Company LLP is seeking Staff Accountant Interns for the busy season of 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience and exposure to audit and tax preparation. Candidates should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, with a GPA of 3.20 or higher, and a basic understanding of accounting rules. The firm values diversity and offers flexible work arrangements, competitive pay at $27/hour, and commitment to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients.
• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements.
• Conduct business-specific research, analyze data, and compile reports.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Basic understanding of accounting and tax rules

Ability to work collaboratively

Solid skills in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

GPA of 3.20 or higher

Completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Novogradac is hiring Staff Accountant Interns to explore our firm for busy season 2027 (January 2027 through the end of March 2027).**Position Summary**This distinct internship program is designed to expose the future leaders of public accounting not only to our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients' businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing national CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. Novogradac believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience and compensating you well while you’re here. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.**Your Contributions and Responsibilities*** Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager* Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements* Conduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partners* Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through* Other duties and projects as assigned**Your Background and Skills*** Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (obtained degree is a plus), and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience* GPA of 3.20 or higher* Preferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination* Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through* Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed* Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients* Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing toolsNovogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.**We are proud to offer*** Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions* Flexible working hours and work arrangements* Remote and hybrid opportunities* Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities**The benefits of joining our team*** Strong growth opportunities* Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration* Dress for your day policy* Resources of a national firm* Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment* Compensation: $27/hrYou may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.**Get to know us better!**We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.Novogradac is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.**Commitment to Inclusion**Novogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.