Paid Accounting Internship: Real Experience & Growth

BST & Co. CPAs, LLP; Latham (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

On-site in Latham

Job summary

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP in Latham, NY offers a paid, on-site internship designed to give students real-world exposure to accounting and advisory work. Interns shadow professionals, work with real clients, and contribute to meaningful projects across valuation, outsourced accounting, and audit services.

Participants gain hands-on experience with financial statements, tax return prep, and use of industry-standard software while developing professional skills and a network for potential future

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Taxation.
• Completed introductory accounting courses and understand basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency with computers and numbers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with QuickBooks or VITA is a plus.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proactive attitude and desire to grow professionally.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Shadow experienced team members and potentially join client site visits.
• Assist with research, data entry, and financial recordkeeping.
• Support the preparation of financial reports, such as balance sheets and income statements.
• Gain hands-on experience with tax return preparation.
• Learn to use industry‑standard software and tools.
• Handle confidential information with integrity.
• Collaborate with a team to analyze data and support client projects.
• Take on meaningful tasks and projects that will strengthen your understanding of the profession.

Skills

Accounting basics

QuickBooks familiarity

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Proactive attitude

Computer proficiency

Valid driver’s license

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting

Introductory accounting courses

Tools

QuickBooks

VITA

Job description

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP in Latham, NY offers a paid, on-site internship designed to give students real-world exposure to accounting and advisory work. Interns shadow professionals, work with real clients, and contribute to meaningful projects across valuation, outsourced accounting, and audit services.

Participants gain hands-on experience with financial statements, tax return prep, and use of industry-standard software while developing professional skills and a network for potential future