Summer 2027 Accounting Intern

Boeckermann Grafstrom and Mayer; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Boeckermann Grafstrom and Mayer in Des Moines, IA is seeking bright, motivated accounting students for its Summer Internship Program running May 2027 through August 2027. Interns will work about 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling and gain exposure to audit and tax services for clients.

You'll be paired with team members across the firm to support audits, tax work, and research, with feedback on performance and potential for a full-time offer based on performance and business needs.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting.
• Junior, Senior or higher standing.
• Able to work 20–30 hours per week during the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the detail work of audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or non‑compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress and audit results to supervisors.
• Prepare tax returns and reviews with the tax team.
• Complete tax‑related research and special projects as needed.
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge in one or more industries.
• Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self‑study, and formal training opportunities.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Willing to learn

Education

Accounting Bachelor's or Master's

Job description

Overview

BGM is seeking bright, motivated, and service‑minded accounting students for our Summer Internship Program that will run from May 2027 through August 2027. Interns will work approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility to create their own schedule.

Our Internship Program is designed for you to assist and provide audit and tax services to clients, with a primary focus on gaining exposure to a particular industry. Throughout your internship, you will be partnered with team members in varying roles across the firm to help foster your success, ensure your assimilation into the firm, and receive ongoing feedback on your job performance.

Intern Responsibilities

• Assist with the detail work of audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients.
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or non‑compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress and audit results to supervisors.
• Prepare tax returns and reviews with the tax team.
• Complete tax‑related research and special projects as needed.
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge in one or more industries.
• Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self‑study, and formal training opportunities.

Based on performance, career goals, and business conditions, you could walk away with a full‑time job offer.

Ideal Intern

First and foremost, our ideal Intern will possess the ability to work with our Core Values at the heart of everything you do. These values are:

• Integrity first
• Service above self
• Concern for team members
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Quality and timely results
• Innovative and creative solutions
• Balance of life
• Caring client relationships
• Embrace change and constant learning

In addition, we are looking for Interns who are:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Accounting.
• A Junior, Senior or higher standing.
• Customer‑service minded, with experience in some form of a customer‑service role.
• Able to work a minimum of 20–30 hours per week during the internship.
• Able to work effectively both on a team and independently.
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Residing in the Des Moines area during the internship.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis.