Accounting Intern: Real Client Work & Mentorship

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work recognition by Cra

Competitive pay

Paid parking pass

Office snacks & Saturday lunch

Collaborative environment

Walkable location near restaurants

Job summary

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) in Birmingham, MI, seeks motivated accounting students for an internship that goes beyond observation. interns work on real client files, learn directly from experienced professionals, and build practical skills across public accounting in a collaborative environment.

Interns rotate across service areas with mentorship from senior managers and partners, gaining exposure to tax, audit, and advisory projects while developing technical ability and professional

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely-related field; introductory accounting coursework completed (preferred).
• Genuine interest in public accounting and continued learning; interest in CPA eligibility and licensure is encouraged.
• Effective written and verbal skills; ability to ask thoughtful questions, listen actively and interact professionally.
• Strong work ethic, dependable follow-through, can-do attitude and ability to collaborate.
• Ability to prioritize assignments, manage time, adapt to changing needs and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Tax services - Assist with individual, business, partnership, trust, estate, and other tax returns and related workpapers.
• Accounting and audit services - Compile and analyze financial information; test and document transactions; prepare workpapers; and assist with compilations, reviews, audits, financial statements, and footnotes under U.S. GAAP and applicable standards.
• Advisory exposure - Support research, financial analysis, projections, budgeting and forecasting, or other advisory projects based on client needs and experience level.
• Client communication - Prepare routine correspondence, organize client-provided information, identify open questions, and communicate professionally with team members and clients.
• Technology - Use cutting edge technology including tax, accounting, audit workflow, research and A.I. tools.
• Quality and deadlines - Complete assignments accurately and efficiently, maintain organized documentation, manage competing priorities, and meet client and firm deadlines.
• Professional standards - Apply firm policies, professional standards, ethical requirements and confidentiality expectations to all work.
• Growth and teamwork - Seek and apply feedback, participate in training, support colleagues, contribute to a positive team environment, and travel to client locations or perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing bachelor's or master's in accounting

Tools

Accounting software basics

Job description

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) in Birmingham, MI, seeks motivated accounting students for an internship that goes beyond observation. interns work on real client files, learn directly from experienced professionals, and build practical skills across public accounting in a collaborative environment.

Interns rotate across service areas with mentorship from senior managers and partners, gaining exposure to tax, audit, and advisory projects while developing technical ability and professional