Summer Intern

Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP; Santa Barbara, Ventura (CA, CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP invites applications for a Summer Intern in Santa Barbara/ Ventura, CA. The 8-week, full-time in-person internship runs June 21, 2027 – August 13, 2027, with a Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm schedule. Compensation is $28 per hour.

The program offers hands-on tax and audit exposure, mentorship, and training in tax returns, audit documentation, and client service. This is an excellent path for students pursuing public accounting careers.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a 4-year accounting degree or related field.
• Completion of UCSB ECON 136A (or equivalent) with a B or higher grade.
• Strong roots in Santa Barbara or Ventura with intent to stay local long-term.
• Desire to pursue professional credentials.
• Demonstrated teamwork and communication skills.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist tax and audit teams during 8-week internship.
• Gain hands-on experience preparing tax returns for real clients under supervision.
• Switch between tax and audit with introductory training on audit software.
• Prepare audit documentation, participate in planning and testing, and read financial statements.
• Receive mentorship and one-on-one training throughout the program.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Self-starter

Problem-solving

Integrity

Education

Accounting degree (pursuing)

UCSB ECON 136A completion

Tools

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Summer Intern

Application Window: October 1, 2026 – November 1, 2026

Interview Dates: November 9, 2026 – November 12, 2026

Location: Santa Barbara or Ventura, California

Departments: Tax and Audit

Min. Experience: Entry-Level

Job Type: Full-Time In-Person Temporary Internship

Duration: 8 weeks (June 21, 2027 – August 13, 2027)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Compensation: $28 per hour

Who We Are:

Nasif, Hicks, Harris & Co., LLP was founded in 1976. Since then, our firm has grown to approximately 90 people, providing a full spectrum of public accounting services to local, regional, national, and international clients. We pride ourselves on offering exceptional work-life balance through our dedication to our people, our clients, and our community. We have offices located in Santa Barbara and Ventura, California.

We cultivate a positive work environment with dynamic projects to provide you with the fundamental skillset we believe is essential to a successful, fulfilling, long-term career in public accounting. We lead with our core values showing genuine care and respect for one another. Some of the aspects that set us apart include:

• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Our entrepreneurial business model cultivates an environment that allows our people to balance personal life with professional life in a way that makes sense for them and their own goals. We empower our people to ‘be in the business of themselves’: to define their own growth trajectory and career path at their own pace and by pursuing their own specialties within the profession while providing exceptional client service.
• Life-long Learning: Exposing our staff to a wide range of clients across various industries to foster professional and technical growth and depth of knowledge in areas that interest our people most. We appreciate curiosity and enthusiasm for learning something new.
• Mentorship: Investing in the professional development of our people on a consistent and ongoing basis.

Our Internship Program at a Glance:

As a Summer Intern, we look forward to welcoming you to our team for 8 weeks, with experience in both our tax and audit departments.

You will have a training course in tax returns, which covers individual and business entity tax returns as well as an Excel skills project. Once completed, you will gain hands‑on experience preparing tax returns and related projects for real clients while working under the guidance of our experienced tax accountants.

You will also have the opportunity to switch gears under the guidance of our audit department with a quick course on our audit software to get you started. After training, you will gain exposure to both not‑for‑profit and for profit business entities in various industries with potential opportunities to have fieldwork experience at the clients’ offices. You will get the chance to prepare audit documentation, perform audit planning and testing, read and foot financial statements, and conduct various other audit and attest related engagements with the support and supervision of our experienced audit team.

During your internship, you will be assigned a consistent mentor to whom you will have access to for general questions and a dedicated weekly meeting. This mentor will serve as your point‑of‑contact if you need anything to succeed.

Throughout your internship our goal is to immerse you in our collaborative culture. You will get one‑on‑one training, mentorship, and support from your colleagues. Our goal is for you to have a true “day‑in‑the‑life” experience as a member of our NHH team. During your 8 weeks of hands‑on learning, we provide tools to help you succeed and thrive, such as in‑house training, fun company activities, and a downtown parking permit.

What We Are Looking For:

• Our internship program is an ideal opportunity for students withstrong established roots inSanta Barbara or Ventura with the intention and desire of staying in the local area long termand working in public accounting on the Central Coast after graduation.
• Currently pursuing a 4-year degree in accounting or related accounting degree.
• Completion of UCSB ECON 136A(or equivalent to) with a B or higher grade.
• Desire to pursue applicable professional development and credentials
• Dedication to teamwork
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter with entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong commitment to timely client service
• Someone who enjoys problem‑solving and challenging themselves
• Interest in professional growth opportunities
• Integrity