Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

Honkamp, P.C.; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Broad client exposure

Flexible schedule

Professional growth

Job summary

Honkamp, P.C. in Iowa invites students pursuing an accounting degree to join our internship program.

You will work alongside the Honkamp team on real-world client projects, apply classroom skills to monthly closings, reconciliations, and tax prep, and gain exposure across industries. This role emphasizes time management, communication, and problem-solving as you support senior staff and potentially transition to full-time employment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Process monthly accounts.
• Prepare bank reconciliations.
• Prepare state sales tax filings.
• Prepare 1099/1096 forms.
• Maintain client depreciation schedules and handle ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Time management

Communication

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree in progress

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

Location:

Honkamp is headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, with additional locations in Cedar Falls, Davenport, Cedar Rapids, Coralville and Waukee in Iowa; St. Louis, Missouri; and Madison and Platteville in Wisconsin.