Staff Accountant Intern — Tax & Audit, Flexible Hours

NWU; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote and hybrid opportunities

Professional development opportunities

Dress for your day policy

Access to national firm resources

ERGs and affinity groups

Job summary

NWU in San Francisco, CA is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support tax and audit engagements. The role emphasizes collaboration with supervisors and clients, data analysis, and producing reports with recommendations.

The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and ideally be on track for CPA certification. Strong MS Office skills and a team-friendly mindset are essential.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or an equivalent balance of education and experience.
• GPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Preferred completion of Intermediate Accounting and CPA track or eligibility.
• Basic understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and good organization.

Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by Supervisor or Manager.
• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements.
• Conduct business research by gathering data, interpreting results, compiling reports, and making recommendations.
• Develop client relationships through professionalism and follow-through.
• Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Teamwork

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Report writing tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

GPA 3.20 or higher

CPA examination track preferred

Balance of education and work experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

NWU in San Francisco, CA is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support tax and audit engagements. The role emphasizes collaboration with supervisors and clients, data analysis, and producing reports with recommendations.

The candidate should be pursuing a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, maintain a GPA of 3.2 or higher, and ideally be on track for CPA certification. Strong MS Office skills and a team-friendly mindset are essential.