Public Accounting Intern: Hands-On Client Experience

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC; Birmingham (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Parking pass

Office snacks

Walkable location

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) offers accounting interns hands-on experience with real client work, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to tax, audit and advisory services. Interns contribute to client deliverables, develop technical ability, professional judgment, communication, and confidence, while connecting classroom knowledge to practice in a downtown Birmingham setting.

The program provides meaningful experience, broad exposure to service areas, direct

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting or a closely-related field.
• Genuine interest in public accounting and CPA eligibility encouraged.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to ask thoughtful questions.
• Strong work ethic with dependable follow-through and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with client-related tax, audit, advisory, and consulting tasks.
• Gather information, test transactions, and prepare workpapers under supervision.
• Communicate with team members and clients professionally.
• Support use of cutting-edge tax, accounting, audit workflow, and AI tools.
• Meet deadlines and maintain organized documentation.

Skills

Public accounting interest

Communication skills

Work ethic

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

Job description

Fenner, Melstrom & Dooling, PLC (FMD) offers accounting interns hands-on experience with real client work, mentorship from experienced professionals, and exposure to tax, audit and advisory services. Interns contribute to client deliverables, develop technical ability, professional judgment, communication, and confidence, while connecting classroom knowledge to practice in a downtown Birmingham setting.

The program provides meaningful experience, broad exposure to service areas, direct