Accounting Intern - Columbia, SC

Mauldin & Jenkins; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Balanced work/life schedule

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins in Columbia, SC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program. Interns must be currently enrolled in college with a major in accounting. Responsibilities include assisting with internal controls, preparing financial statements, and reviewing tax issues.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and provide their own housing and transportation. Compensation includes a competitive salary and benefits like paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Review data input and help resolve technical tax issues.

Skills

Accounting principles knowledge

Communication skills

Tax laws understanding

Education

Currently pursuing a degree in accounting

Job description

Program Overview

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program. Candidates must be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Interns will work in the field or office on engagements involving audits, management services, or the preparation of tax returns for tax clients.

General Responsibilities

• A well‑rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards.
• A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations sufficient for preparing tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct.
• Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in the use of available resources such as firm manuals and computer software.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when the evaluation shows they can be relied upon.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support.
• Prepare schedules of write‑offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Review data input, identify and resolve technical tax issues, and assist in the review of tax preparations.
• Identify, research, and assess various tax issues while providing information to senior staff.
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other assigned projects.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overnight travel may be necessary.
• Knowledge of the Firm.

Office Location

Columbia, SC

Salary

Competitive – Paid time and a half for overtime outside of 40 hours per week worked.

Benefits

Competitive benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and a balanced work/life schedule.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.