Accounting Internship – Summer 2027

Trout CPA; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Trout CPA in Mechanicsburg invites accounting students to join as an intern for hands-on client work across audit, tax and advisory. You'll learn from experienced staff, engage in real engagements, and build technical and professional skills while exploring a public accounting career.

Applicants should be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, have at least three years of coursework, plan to pursue CPA licensure, and be available 32 hours/week from early June to late July 2027 with a

Qualifications

• Be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Have completed at least three years of accounting coursework by the start of the internship.
• Intend to pursue CPA licensure.
• Be available to work a minimum of 32 hours per week from early June through late July 2027.
• Maintain a GPA of 3.4 or higher in accounting coursework.
• Demonstrate involvement through internships, work experience, student organizations, or leadership activities.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in meaningful client work across multiple service lines and departments.
• Explore audit, tax, advisory and more.
• Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Job description

Description

As an intern at Trout CPA, you'll gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to client engagements. You'll build technical and professional skills, receive mentorship from knowledgeable team members who are invested in your growth, and gain firsthand exposure to the public accounting profession while exploring future career opportunities.

Description

As an intern at Trout CPA, you'll gain hands‑on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and contribute to client engagements. You'll build technical and professional skills, receive mentorship from knowledgeable team members who are invested in your growth, and gain firsthand exposure to the public accounting profession while exploring future career opportunities.

What You'll Experience

• Participate in meaningful client work across multiple service lines and departments
• Explore audit, tax, advisory and more
• Develop technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Learn from experienced staff, managers, and partners
• Work alongside a collaborative team invested in your success
• Gain exposure to the day-to-day work of public accountants
• Build your professional network and explore future career opportunities

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting
• Have completed at least three years of accounting coursework by the start of the internship
• Intend to pursue CPA licensure
• Be available to work a minimum of 32 hours per week from early June through late July 2027
• Maintain a GPA of 3.4 or higher in accounting specific coursework
• Demonstrate involvement through internships, work experience, student organizations, or leadership activities
• Possess strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills