Spring 2027 Intern (Tax & Audit) - Billings

Pinion; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinion invites you to start your accounting career with a hands-on internship from January 5, 2027 to April 15, 2027. This paid position offers exposure to tax and audit work while collaborating with professionals who value growth and impact.

You will prepare tax returns, assist with financial statements, participate in client meetings, and use data tools. Applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s in accounting with a 3.0 GPA, available 24 hours weekly (or 40 hours FT), and work fully

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting (or related field).
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in major and overall GPA.
• Hours: 24 hours per week for part-time or 40 hours per week for full-time.
• Location: Fully in the office.
• Employment eligibility: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audits, general accounting, and special projects.
• Apply academic knowledge to real client work while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with professionals across multiple levels of the firm.
• Utilize technology and data tools to deliver accurate, efficient results.
• Build lasting relationships with fellow interns, mentors, and firm leaders.

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting or related field

Job description

Launch Your Accounting Career with Pinion

Internship Starts: January 5, 2027

Internship Ends: April 15, 2027

Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

Application Deadlines

• September 13 at 11:59pm CST for Montana State University and University of Montana.
• September 27 at 11:59pm CST for Carroll College, Montana Technical University, and all other schools.

Are you curious, driven, and ready to learn by doing?

Join Pinion and gain hands-on experience across tax and audit while working alongside professionals who value collaboration, growth, and making an impact.

Why Pinion?

Pinion is the nation's leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm, helping clients and communities thrive through bold thinking and innovation. We foster a collaborative, growth-oriented, and joy-filled culture where professionals are empowered to make a meaningful impact.

Pinion interns are talented students beginning their journey of discovery in a multi-service consulting firm. You will gain invaluable business exposure, applying your education to real-world scenarios. This is a paid position, where you'll get to work with staff and leaders from all levels as you have impact right away. Interns are considered for future employment opportunities upon successful completion of the internship.

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audits, general accounting, and special projects.
• Apply academic knowledge to real client work while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with professionals across multiple levels of the firm.
• Utilize technology and data tools to deliver accurate, efficient results.
• Build lasting relationships with fellow interns, mentors, and firm leaders.

What you’ll need for this position:

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree program in Accounting (or related field) or enrolled in an Accounting certificate program.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher in major and overall.
• Hours: Available to work 24 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time).
• Location: Fully in the office.
• Employment Eligibility: This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Bonus:

• Seeking to meet CPA exam sit-eligibility requirements.

What’s in it for you:

• Hands-on experience across tax and audit.
• Meaningful work and real client exposure.
• Direct access to mentors, managers, and firm leaders invested in your growth.
• A collaborative, people-centered culture that values learning, curiousity, and connection.
• Consideration for future internship and full-time opportunities upon successful completion of your internship.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Unofficial transcript(s)

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $25 to $27 per hour.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

Questions can be directed to [e-mail].

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