Summer 2027 Interns (Tax/Assurance -Students Only)

Geffen, Mesher & Company, Pc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Geffen, Mesher & Company, PC, a leading accounting firm in Portland, is offering a Summer 2027 internship for accounting students. This internship will provide a head start in public accounting, with exposure to tax and audit work, mentoring, and professional development opportunities. Ideal candidates are accounting majors with junior standing who are interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. The internship typically begins in early July and includes fun summer activities in Portland.

Qualifications

• Declared accounting major or intention to declare.
• Interest in learning about and pursuing a career in public accounting.
• Junior standing in college.

Responsibilities

• Gain technical experience in public accounting.
• Participate in tax and audit work engagements.
• Receive coaching and mentoring in networking and professional development.

Skills

Interest in public accounting

Junior standing in college

Declared accounting major

Job description

Summer 2027 Interns (Tax/Assurance -Students Only)

Portland, OR

Company Overview

Geffen Mesher and Company, PC (GMCO) proudly stands as one of Portland's foremost locally owned accounting firms, with a distinguished history of over 90 years dedicated to serving clients throughout the Northwest. We owe our enduring success to our client‑centric ethos and unwavering commitment to our team members. We provide a full suite of professional services, including Accounting, Assurance, Business Consulting, Business Valuation, Data and Analytics, Litigation Support, Family Office, Transaction Services, and full-service Tax planning, spanning several industries.

At GMCO, we believe in fostering strong, lasting partnerships with our clients, and we do the same for our team members. We are a large firm with a small‑firm feel. Our shareholders are humble, down‑to‑earth humans who hire and support motivated and resourceful people and provide opportunities to lead successful personal and professional lives. We provide ample growth opportunities whether you are starting as an intern, or you are a seasoned manager.

About our Internship

A summer internship at Geffen Mesher is designed to give you a head start in your career as a public accountant. Not only will you gain technical experience, but you will be provided with mentoring and coaching critical to building a successful career path.

During our internship you will be exposed to both tax and audit work. You will have the opportunity to work on a variety of engagements across tax and audit. In fact, our goal of the program is to give you the most accurate idea of what working with us as a staff accountant is like. Throughout the program you will participate in additional staff training and be provided with coaching and mentoring in the areas of networking and professional development. And since the summertime is amazing in Portland, we also like to throw in a few fun activities there too! Our internship typically begins in early July with specific dates & duration to be determined.

Qualifications

• Declared accounting major or intention to declare
• Interest in learning about and pursuing a career in public accounting
• Junior standing in college

Geffen Mesher is committed equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for people with disabilities.