Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

honkamppc; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exposure to diverse clients

Flexible schedule

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. seeks an accounting intern in Davenport, IA to apply classroom skills on real-world, client-focused projects. You will work with team members on monthly closings, reconciliations, and tax filings while developing client service and technical skills.

Successful candidates will have a strong academic record, time management and communication abilities, and a drive to grow professionally with the potential to join Honkamp as a full-time employee.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in accounting.
• Outstanding academic performance.
• Strong time management, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare state sales and use tax filings.
• Prepare annual 1099 and 1096 forms.
• Maintain client depreciation schedules.
• Handle all administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Who We Are:

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.

Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you'll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

A Typical Day in the Life:

As an accounting intern, you will work alongside Honkamp team members by applying the skills learned in the classroom to real-world, business-impacting projects.

Responsibilities may include:

• Processing monthly accounts
• Preparing bank reconciliations
• Prepare state sales and use tax
• Prepare annual 1099 and 1096
• Maintaining client depreciation schedules
• Handle all administrative tasks, as assigned

This Role may be for You if You:

• Are considering a long-term career in public accounting and want exposure to the industry
• Desire to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills
• Want to demonstrate your performance and ability to potentially join Honkamp as a full-time employee

Qualifications:

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in accounting.

Successful candidates will have:

• Outstanding academic performance
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication and problem-solving
• Proficiency with Microsoft Programs

Top Benefits and Perks:

As an intern, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities to grow professionally

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