Winter Assurance Internship 2027 - Norfolk, VA

PBMares, LLP; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Accounting Intern at PBMares, LLP contributes to high-quality assurance services by supporting engagement teams with client information requests, note-taking in meetings, and ensuring timely responses. The role builds foundational accounting skills and familiarity with AI-enabled audit tools.

You will develop professional judgment and learn about risk, internal controls, and financial reporting while gaining exposure to public accounting and client service across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• Pursuing accounting degree at a rising junior or senior level.
• Progress toward CPA exam completion and licensure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable transportation for travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive client experience by demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication.
• Supports engagement teams in preparing client information requests and performing follow-up to ensure timely and complete responses.
• Participates in client meetings through observation and note-taking to understand client expectations and engagement scope.
• Adheres to deadlines and quality expectations in alignment with client commitments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Reliability

Client service

Education

Accounting degree in progress

CPA eligibility progression

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Description

• Contributes to a positive client experience by demonstrating professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication.
• Supports engagement teams in preparing client information requests and performing follow-up to ensure timely and complete responses.
• Participates in client meetings through observation and note-taking to understand client expectations and engagement scope.
• Adheres to deadlines and quality expectations in alignment with client commitments.

Job Summary

The Accounting Intern contributes to high-quality assurance services by supporting engagement teams in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to clients across diverse industries. The role builds foundational technical and analytical capabilities, including the use of approved AI-enabled audit tools, while developing professional judgment and an understanding of risk, internal controls, and financial reporting. This position provides meaningful exposure to public accounting, fostering the intern’s growth toward becoming a future audit professional and strategic contributor to client service.

Technical Expertise

• Performs analytical procedures and testing of fundamental financial statement areas (e.g., cash, fixed assets, accounts payable) using firm-approved audit methodologies.
• Supports assessment of client internal controls by documenting process workflows and executing control testing under supervision.
• Applies foundational accounting principles, including relevant FASB and AICPA guidance, in completing audit procedures.
• Utilizes audit software, data analytics tools, and approved AI-assisted applications in accordance with firm policy, ensuring human review of all outputs.
• Assists with drafting basic financial statements and related deliverables.
• Clearly documents procedures performed using Microsoft Office and other firm-standard applications.

People Management and Relationships

• Builds effective working relationships with engagement teams through collaboration, reliability, and openness to feedback.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills when engaging with colleagues and clients.

Growth and Profitability

• Manages assigned work efficiently to support engagement team productivity and profitability.
• Looks for opportunities to enhance quality or efficiency through technology, standardized processes, or improved documentation.

Technology and Innovation

• Utilizes approved AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards, with human review and accountability for all final outputs.
• Leverages firm technology to improve workflow efficiency, accuracy, and client service delivery.

Position Requirements

Travel Requirements

• Minimal travel required.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Professional office environment with standard business equipment.
• May require extended periods of sitting, standing, or travel.
• Overtime required during peak periods.

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing an accounting degree as a rising junior or senior.
• Progress toward eligibility for CPA exam completion and licensure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Reliable transportation for travel to client sites.

Preferred Education and Experience

• GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Pay Rate

$26.50/hr

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the firm’s policy to provide equal opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, religion, disability, or veteran status.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V.

About the Organization

Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement

Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.