Spring 2028 Intern (Tax & Audit) - Montana

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

Job summary

Pinion in Great Falls, Montana is seeking motivated students for a paid internship across tax and audit. You will gain hands-on experience by working with staff and leaders who value collaboration, growth, and impact.

This role targets accounting students pursuing a bachelor’s or master's degree, with a minimum GPA of 3.0. You must be available 24 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time) and work fully in the office.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or related field.
• GPA: 3.0 or higher in major and overall.
• Hours: 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.

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.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Audit exposure

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting bachelor's or master's candidate

Job description

Launch Your Accounting Career with Pinion

Internship Starts: January 4, 2028

Internship Ends: April 14, 2028

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, curiosity, 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.

Questions can be directed to [e-mail].