Accounting Intern – Audit, Tax

Job Description

2027 Spring Internship | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is an internship opportunity at Doeren Mayhew, the 36th largest CPA and advisory firm. Interns will gain real-world accounting experience before completing their degree. The role offers the chance to work alongside seasoned professionals, helping to navigate and challenge accounting and business norms. This hands-on program is designed to provide insight into the rewarding nature of a public accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Volunteer
• Type: Part-time, Seasonal, Temporary
• Location: In-person

• Team: Corporate Audit or Domestic Tax, working with Principals, Managers, Associates, and other interns
• Mission: To provide real-world accounting experience and introduce individuals to a career in public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Audit software programs, Tax software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Software: Complete a hands-on training program during the first two weeks to learn industry-specific software and procedures.
• Team Collaboration: Work with various Principals, Managers, Associates, and other interns on engagement teams or an array of tax returns.
• Client Exposure: Gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of 8-12 clients and industries, such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, hospitality, and restaurant.
• Audit Responsibilities: For audit interns, travel to client sites to perform engagements, compile and analyze financial information, test and document business transactions, and prepare and review financial statements.
• Tax Responsibilities: For tax interns, assist with the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp, and S-Corp returns, and conduct tax research.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Requires a 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major). Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by Spring 2027 is preferred.
• Skills: Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative, excellent oral and written communication, proven time management skills, strong drive and motivation to pursue a public accounting career, high degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm.
• Bonus: Ability to work 25-40+ hours per week is preferred. Work experience, whether related or unrelated to accounting, is preferred.