Audit Accounting Intern - Houma, LA

Mauldin & Jenkins; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time and a half for overtime

Healthy work/life balance

Tools and benefits for quality of life

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins in Houma, LA is seeking interns for its Internship Program to gain experience in audits, management services, and tax return preparation. This role requires candidates to be pursuing a degree in accounting and offers competitive pay with overtime opportunities.

Interns will work on evaluating internal controls, preparing financial statements, and assisting with tax issues. Strong communication skills are essential, and students must provide their own housing and transportation.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Identify, research, and assess various tax issues.

Skills

Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles

Knowledge of federal and state income tax laws

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Education

Currently pursuing a college degree in accounting

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for its Internship Program. Candidates need to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits, management services or the preparation of tax returns for tax clients. Duties and responsibilities are outlined under three general headings: Knowledge of the Firm, General Responsibilities, and Job Responsibilities.

General Responsibilities

• All Interns will be responsible to be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following:
• A well‑rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
• A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
• The ability to speak and write effectively.
• Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise and conduct.
• Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
• Develop proficiency in use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare a schedule of write‑offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations.
• Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members.
• Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• All students must provide their own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Overnight travel may be necessary.
• Knowledge of the Firm.

Office Location

Houma, LA

Salary

Competitive – paid time and a half for overtime outside of 40 hours per week worked.

Benefits

At M&J, we don’t ask you to give up your personal life for your career; we encourage a healthy work/life balance by providing you with the tools, compensation, and benefits to achieve a high quality of life. To learn more about the benefits we provide, visit mjcpa.com/careers.

Culture

Your goals and ideas matter at Mauldin & Jenkins – you are an integral part of our team, working with other like‑minded professionals in a technologically advanced, dynamic and friendly environment. Our dynamic environment provides opportunities for our employees to succeed.

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.