Accounting Intern - Atlanta, GA (Spring 2027)

Myers and Stauffer; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Vacation and paid holidays

Parental Leave

401K with company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Referral bonuses

Volunteer/community service time

Mentor program

Job summary

Myers and Stauffer is seeking a student intern in our Atlanta, GA office to support accounting services and client-project work. You will develop a broad understanding of our services while supporting daily tasks and project activities.

The position requires working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or a related field, with strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. The role is on-site with a traditional Monday–Friday schedule and potential for direct hire

Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25.
• Active participation in student organizations and work experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency.
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of a project or work in progress and apply knowledge gained to future projects.
• Possess and apply a solid understanding of the work environment; be punctual.
• Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer services.
• Respond to all inquiries and requests.
• Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward self, other professionals, clients, and Myers and Stauffer.
• Gain proficiency with administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research.
• Present yourself professionally in appearance and manner.
• Take on additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

• Perform all aspects of a project or work in progress and apply knowledge gained to future projects
• Possess and apply a solid understanding of the work environment; be punctual
• Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer services
• Respond to all inquiries and requests
• Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors
• Positive attitude toward self, other professionals, clients, and Myers and Stauffer
• Ability to gain computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research
• Professional in appearance and manner
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

This position could have the potential to become a direct hire in a full-time position after graduation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25
• Active participation in student organizations and work experience
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail

Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency

Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments

Ability to work in a team environment

Proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite

This position will be on site in our Atlanta, GA office. The schedule requires 40 hours/week and is flexible within a "traditional" Monday - Friday business week.

Minimum Qualifications

Intern must be working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field #LI-MB1

ABOUT US

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide. At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team. Our firm takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. We are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits for eligible associates
• Vacation time, sick time, and paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and available support resources
• 401K with company matching for eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks
• A combination of technical and leadership development training at each career milestone
• Up to six counseling sessions per year for eligible employees through our Employee Assistance Program