Spring 2027 Tax Internship

Jackson Thornton; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with no overtime

Mentorship and training

Networking opportunities

Path to full-time employment

Job summary

Jackson Thornton is offering a Spring 2028 internship in accounting with locations in Montgomery, Birmingham, Dothan and Auburn, Alabama. The program targets undergraduate or Masters students seeking CPA licensure and includes hands-on training, mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of client projects.

Interns work 30–40 hours per week in-office, receive hourly pay with no overtime, and have a transparent path to full-time employment within the firm.

Qualifications

• Actively seeking or have completed an accounting undergraduate or Masters degree.
• Completed Intermediate Accounting I & II at time of internship.
• Desire to obtain the CPA license.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week in office.
• Available to travel to clients as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States after graduation.

Education

Accounting undergraduate or Masters degree

Job description

Why Jackson Thornton?

At Jackson Thornton, we are committed to fostering the growth of future leaders in the field of accounting. Our internship program is designed to attract, identify, and train accounting students who not only excel in their academic pursuits but also embody the values and mission of our firm. We offer interns the opportunity to gain real-world experience in accounting and related fields. Through hands‑on training, mentorship, and exposure to a wide range of projects, we prepare our interns to shine in their future careers and contribute effectively to our firm's success. Internships are offered in the spring to align with busy season and require a weekly commitment of 30 hours per week in-office.

Spring 2028 internship dates: January 2028-March 2028 (optional extensions through April 2028 offered to exceptional interns)

Internship locations: Montgomery, AL, Birmingham, AL, Dothan, AL, & Auburn, AL

What We Offer

• Hourly pay with no expected overtime and opportunity to earn class credit.
• Exceptional mentorship and training.
• Networking opportunities with Jackson Thornton Young Professionals (JTYP).
• Transparent path to full-time employment.

Requirements

• Actively seeking or have completed an accounting undergraduate or Masters degree.
• Completed Intermediate Accounting I & II at time of internship.
• Desire to obtain the CPA license.
• Available to work 30-40 hours per week in office.
• Available to travel to clients as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States after graduation.