Accounting Intern

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell - CPAs and Business Advisors; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Reimbursement for Metro transportation

Parking reimbursement

Competitive pay

Job summary

Councilor, Buchanan & Mitchell, P.C. in Bethesda, MD, is seeking motivated accounting interns to gain hands-on experience in a public accounting environment.

Interns collaborate with Tax, Audit, Accounting, and Operations teams, exposing themselves to multiple practice areas and preparing for CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Senior-level accounting students or recent graduates eager to learn in a professional services environment.
• Successful CPA licensure plan toward eligibility; CPA path awareness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end financial reporting processes.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with audit engagements and related documentation.
• Support tax return and tax form preparation.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Track and reconcile inventory records.
• Support payment processing activities.
• Prepare ad hoc reports and internal analyses.
• Data entry and maintaining financial records.
• Complete assigned projects accurately and within deadlines.
• Learn and apply accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with experienced accounting professionals.

Skills

CPA licensure pursuit

120 credit hours plan

Intermediate Accounting

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Independent & team work

Education

Senior accounting student or recent graduate

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

• Councilor is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to diversity and inclusion **

Salary: $26 - $27 per hour