Intern/Trainee (Accounting, Auditing, and Tax) – Accounting, Auditing, Tax

Job Description

Intern/Trainee | RÖDL USA

The Tone:
This is an internship at RÖDL USA, with opportunities in multiple US cities including Atlanta, Birmingham, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Denver, Greenville, Houston, Manhattan, and Philadelphia. RÖDL USA is a professional services firm that provides accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting to foreign-owned companies, primarily German-speaking and European family businesses operating in the U.S. This role is important as it offers practical experience in international auditing, accounting, and tax consulting within a truly global and intercultural workplace, supporting a unique international client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (for 6 months)
• Location: In-person Atlanta GA, Birmingham AL, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Cincinnati OH, Detroit MI, Denver CO, Greenville SC, Houston TX, Manhattan NY, Philadelphia PA
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly
• Mission: Gain practical experience in US and German accounting, auditing, and tax consulting while supporting international client projects.
• Tech Stack: ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience: Collect practical experience in all areas of US and German auditing and tax consulting.
• Receive training: Participate in training sessions covering ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel, bank reconciliation preparation, cash audits, and tax estimations.
• Collaborate with team: Work as part of a high-performing and interdisciplinary team.
• Handle challenging tasks: Perform demanding activities within an international business environment.
• Support client projects: Assist with accounting, auditing, and tax projects for foreign-owned US subsidiaries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring a minimum of three semesters of economics studies with a focus on (international) accounting, auditing, and/or taxes.
• Experience: Prior theoretical and/or practical experience in accounting and/or taxes is required.
• Skills: Fluent German and English language proficiency (both written and spoken), strong analytical abilities, high quality consciousness, self-initiative, and the ability to work independently.
• Bonus: Previous internships abroad and other additional qualifications are considered advantageous.