2027 Staff Accountant Intern

Novogradac; Walnut Creek (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,232 - 50,179; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible working hours

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Novogradac, located in Walnut Creek, California, is hiring Staff Accountant Interns for the busy season in 2027. This internship offers hands-on experience in public accounting, focusing on audit, tax preparation and business research. The ideal candidates will be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with a GPA of 3.20 or higher. The position promises competitive pay at $31/hr with potential for remote or hybrid working options and a strong emphasis on professional growth within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance.
• GPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Ability to work closely 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 and compile reports.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Microsoft Office (Word & Excel)

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Intermediate Accounting course

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. Dare to bring your unique perspective? 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 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 them well while they’re here. Some positions may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.

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 tools.

Why Work with Us?

Novogradac 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: $31/hr.

Don’t meet every single qualification? After reviewing this job posting, if you don’t meet all the listed requirements, we still encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

This is a paid internship. To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website: https://www.novoco.com/careers.

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.

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.

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