Accounting Intern

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Competitive pay

Transit and parking reimbursement

Job summary

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C in Bethesda, MD seeks motivated Accounting Interns to gain hands-on experience in a public accounting environment and grow with our team.

Interns will work alongside Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Operations teams, with exposure to multiple practice areas and a pathway to future opportunities. Submit by October 5, 2026 for consideration.

Qualifications

• Senior-level accounting students or recent graduates eager to learn and contribute in a professional services environment.
• CPA licensure planning and tracking remaining credits toward eligibility.
• Intermediate Accounting coursework completed or equivalent with solid accounting principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated initiative in learning and problem solving.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Positive attitude and commitment to quality work.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with month-end financial reporting processes.
• Preparing and posting journal entries.
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assisting with audit engagements and related documentation.
• Supporting tax return and tax form preparation.
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Tracking and reconciling inventory records.
• Supporting payment processing activities.
• Preparing ad hoc reports and internal analyses.
• Performing data entry and maintaining financial records.
• Completing assigned projects accurately and within deadlines.
• Learning and applying accounting policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Collaborating with accounting professionals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong interest in accounting career

CPA licensure planning

Attention to detail and organizational

Written and verbal communication

Initiative and problem solving

Multitasking and deadlines

Team collaboration and independence

Microsoft Office proficiency (Outlook/

Education

Senior-level accounting students or recent graduates

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. (Councilor) is seeking motivated and ambitious Accounting Interns to join our team in Bethesda, Maryland. This is an exceptional opportunity for students and recent graduates who are interested in building a career in accounting.

Many of our professionals began their careers at Councilor as interns and have advanced into rewarding full-time roles. As an intern, you will gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and develop valuable skills in a public accounting environment.

Requirements

We are looking for senior‑level accounting students or a recent graduates who are eager to learn and contribute in a professional services environment.

Candidates should possess:

• A strong interest in pursuing a career in accounting and obtaining CPA licensure
• At least 120 completed credit hours upon graduation and a plan to earn the remaining credits required for CPA eligibility
• Successful completion of Intermediate Accounting coursework (or equivalent) and a strong understanding of accounting principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Demonstrated initiative in learning and problem solving
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• A positive attitude and commitment to producing quality work

Our internship program is designed to provide broad exposure to the public accounting profession. Interns work alongside professionals in our Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Operations teams, gaining valuable experience across multiple practice areas.

Responsibilities may include:

• Assisting with month‑end financial reporting processes
• Preparing and posting journal entries
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable functions
• Performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with audit engagements and related documentation
• Supporting tax return and tax form preparation
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities
• Tracking and reconciling inventory records
• Supporting payment processing activities
• Preparing ad hoc reports and internal analyses
• Performing data entry and maintaining financial records
• Completing assigned projects accurately and within established deadlines
• Learning and applying accounting policies, procedures, and best practices
• Collaborating with and learning from experienced accounting professionals
• Other duties as assigned

About Councilor

Councilor offers a diverse and inclusive work environment with flexible hours, competitive pay, and reimbursement for public transportation (Metro) and parking expenses. We provide opportunities for growth in a collaborative, team-oriented office setting.

If you are looking for a meaningful internship that will provide real‑world experience, professional mentorship, and a pathway to a successful accounting career, we encourage you submit your application by October 5, 2026.

Councilor is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion