Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

Honkamp PC; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Exposure to a wide range of clients &/

Flexible schedule

Opportunities to grow professionally

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. in Davenport, IA is seeking an accounting intern to support real-world client work while applying classroom knowledge. You will collaborate with Honkamp team members on monthly close tasks and tax prep, gaining hands-on experience across multiple industries.

This internship emphasizes growth, time management, and professional development, with opportunities to potentially join Honkamp as a full-time employee after completion.

Qualifications

• Candidates should be pursuing a degree in accounting.
• Strong time-management, communication and problem-solving skills are expected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs is preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Pursuing a degree in accounting

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:

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

EOE