Accounting Intern - Raleigh, NC

Mauldin & Jenkins; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time and half for overtime

Work/life balance tools and benefits

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is offering an internship program in Raleigh, NC for students pursuing a degree in accounting. Interns will assist in audits, prepare tax returns, and gain valuable experience in financial management.

Participants must provide their own housing and transportation, with the potential for overnight travel. This is a competitive, paid internship with overtime compensation for hours worked beyond 40 in a week, promoting a healthy work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major in accounting.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with internal accounting controls and compliance testing.
• Prepare financial statements according to GAAP.
• Examine reconciliations of client accounts.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of accounting principles

Proficiency in tax laws and regulations

Education

Currently pursuing a college degree in accounting

Job description

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

General Responsibilities

• All Interns will be responsible to be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following:
• A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
• A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of 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 use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• 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 for those accruals.
• Prepare a schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations
• Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned
• Additional duties as assigned

Basic 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

Office Location: Raleigh, NC

Salary: Competitive - Paid time and half for overtime outside of 40 hours per week worked

Benefits

At M&J, we do not ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

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 and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.