Public Accounting Intern – Tax, Audit & Bookkeeping

Ketel Thorstenson; South Dakota; On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing reimbursement

Job summary

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP invites motivated interns to join our Tax, Accounting Services, and Audit Services teams. This temporary internship offers hands-on experience in public accounting and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Interns gain accounting knowledge, professional skills, and client-service exposure. Internship length is typically 6–12 weeks with hours from 25 to 40 per week, and positions may be housed in Gillette or Casper, SD.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Basic understanding of accounting concepts.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and take on new challenges.
• Ability to organize information, solve problems, and manage changing priorities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to pass a background check and motor vehicle record check.
• Accounting major preferred for Audit/Tax roles.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply basic accounting concepts.
• Review, organize, and enter financial information accurately.
• Maintain client files and records according to firm standards.
• Communicate with clients and team members in a professional manner.
• Attend training, professional development, firm events, and team activities.
• Use Microsoft Office, accounting software, tax software, and other job‑related applications.
• Follow KT policies, procedures, professional standards, and confidentiality expectations.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Organizing information

Problem solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Accounting/Finance/Business major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP invites motivated interns to join our Tax, Accounting Services, and Audit Services teams. This temporary internship offers hands-on experience in public accounting and collaboration with seasoned professionals.

Interns gain accounting knowledge, professional skills, and client-service exposure. Internship length is typically 6–12 weeks with hours from 25 to 40 per week, and positions may be housed in Gillette or Casper, SD.