Accounting & Finance Summer Internship: Path to Full-Time

Forge Financial and Management Consulting; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Forge is offering a Summer Internship in Accounting & Finance in West Des Moines, IA. This role provides hands-on client experience across accounting and finance tasks with mentors guiding CPA pursuits. 30–32 hours weekly, Monday–Thursday, to support small businesses and non-profits while maintaining a healthy summer balance.

You’ll gain exposure to analytics, financial reporting, and practical accounting software, with opportunities to learn and apply skills in a real-world client setting.

Qualifications

• Accounting & Finance-focused; you’re majoring in Accounting and/or Finance and plan to pursue your CPA license.
• Curious learners who embrace change in a evolving profession.
• Genuine and approachable; you bring professionalism and personality to the table.
• Collaborators who thrive in a team-first culture.
• Problem-solvers who take initiative and think outside the box.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

Excel

Attention to detail

Financial data analysis

Strong communication

Education

Accounting/Finance major

Pursuing CPA license

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Forge is offering a Summer Internship in Accounting & Finance in West Des Moines, IA. This role provides hands-on client experience across accounting and finance tasks with mentors guiding CPA pursuits. 30–32 hours weekly, Monday–Thursday, to support small businesses and non-profits while maintaining a healthy summer balance.

You’ll gain exposure to analytics, financial reporting, and practical accounting software, with opportunities to learn and apply skills in a real-world client setting.