Intern – Accounting Services

Springline Advisory; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Full time

Job summary

Springline Advisory in Indianapolis, IN is offering a full-time, onsite internship for Spring 2028. You will gain hands-on experience across tax and audit functions, shadow professionals, and participate in orientation and training.

You will work with client engagements across industries, review financial statements, assist with payroll processing and 1099 filings, and develop foundational accounting skills under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting; >2 years of coursework completed.
• Academic dedication and eagerness to learn are essential.
• Ability to commit to extended hours and occasional Saturdays during busy season (Jan–Apr).

Responsibilities

• Shadow and perform procedures on various financial statement areas.
• Review client financial statements for accuracy and record adjustments.
• Assist with payroll processing and 1099 filing requirements.
• Collaborate with clients across multiple industries.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Internship Spring 2028 | Springline Advisory

The Tone:

This is a full-time, onsite internship at Springline Advisory, located in Indianapolis, IN. Springline Advisory is an award-winning national firm, serving middle-market accounting and business advisory clients with the reach and resources of a national powerhouse. As a founding firm member, it offers expanded capabilities and deeper expertise while maintaining personalized, high-touch service and a vibrant, people-first culture. This internship provides a critical opportunity for individuals to apply classroom knowledge in a real-world setting, contributing to client services and building foundational connections for a future career in accounting.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Indianapolis, IN
• Mission: This intern will apply academic knowledge to real-world accounting challenges, gain hands‑on experience across various client engagements, and build foundational skills for a professional career.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

What You’ll Actually Do

• Training: Participate in comprehensive intern orientation, technical training, and development programs to gain exposure to both tax and audit functions.
• Procedures: Shadow and perform procedures on various financial statement areas, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, other assets, and accounts payable.
• Review: Review client financial statements for accuracy and record any necessary adjustments.
• Filings: Work on payroll processing and 1099 annual filing requirements for clients.
• Client Interaction: Collaborate directly with a variety of clients across multiple industries, ranging from startups and family‑run businesses to multinational corporations.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Accounting, with more than two years of coursework completed; this is an Entry‑Level internship position.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required, but demonstrated academic dedication and an eagerness to learn are essential. Ability to commit to extended hours and occasional Saturdays during “busy season” (January through mid‑April) is a firm requirement.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in Microsoft applications including Word and Excel, alongside a solid understanding of standard office technology.
  • Confident communication skills to effectively connect with individuals at all levels, fostering rapport and collaboration.
  • Strong organizational, detail-oriented, and analytical abilities, coupled with the flexibility to adapt and solve challenges effectively.
  • Proactive self-starter mentality, comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
  • Unwavering integrity, maintaining confidentiality, and consistently earning trust from colleagues and clients.