Accounting Winter 2027 Internship

CTBK; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

CTBK in Amherst, NY offers a 2027 winter/busy season Accounting Internship with a mix of tax and audit projects. Interns assist with corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns and participate in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.

The program emphasizes hands-on training and interaction with experienced professionals, laying a foundation for a thriving accounting career through January 2027 to April 15, 2027.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.0 or higher required
• Junior standing or higher pursuing Accounting degree and CPA exam eligibility
• Positive and professional attitude; team player; effective communication
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills; organized and detail oriented
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; able to work independently or in a team

Responsibilities

• Assist with corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns
• Assist with financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations
• Interact with experienced professionals to gain hands-on exposure to client projects

Skills

Team player

Effective communicator

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Ability to prioritize deadlines

Independent learner

Education

Accounting degree (junior+)

Job description

2027 Accounting Winter/Busy Season Internship

Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner (CTBK) is a locally-owned and operated full-service accounting firm based in Amherst, NY. With over 150 talented professionals on our team, we provide businesses and high net worth individuals with assurance, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Our clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing/distribution, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, healthcare, and professional services.

At CTBK, we prioritize delivering professional services that exceed our client's expectations while creating a positive and nurturing work environment for our employees. We are committed to helping our staff grow and develop successful and rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a 2027 winter/busy season intern, you will have a mix of tax and audit projects which may include assisting with the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns, as well as, financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. Our program is designed to allow each intern to work on a variety of client projects and interact with experienced professionals to build a foundation for a thriving career. This is a hands‑on internship with substantial on-the‑job training and exposure to firm leadership.

To be considered for this internship you must be available to work a minimum of 20 hours from January 2027 through April 15, 2027, as well as have the following:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Junior standing or higher actively pursuing an Accounting Degree from an accredited college or university & must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation
• Positive and professional attitude
• Be a team player with all levels
• Communicate effectively and timely with teams and clients
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be organized, proactive, and detailed orientated
• A ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay

• $23 per hour

For more information about our Firm explore our website at CTBK.com as well as view our Firm video.

CTBK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. CTBK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.