Intern – Accounting Services

Job Description

Spring Internship 2028 | Springline Advisory

The Tone:
This is a temporary Spring Internship at Springline Advisory, with a hybrid work environment primarily based in Overland Park, KS. Springline Advisory, through its founding firm MarksNelson, is an award-winning regional firm that redefines the middle-market accounting and business advisory space. This role offers interns a chance to transform classroom knowledge into real-world impact, building lasting connections and opening doors to future career opportunities within a collaborative, people-first culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Hybrid, Overland Park, KS

• Mission: This intern will gain hands-on experience in the accounting services industry, directly contributing to client work and developing foundational skills for a future career.
• Tech Stack: Software used for bookkeeping, tracking fixed assets, preparing tax returns and assurance work-papers; Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Industry Exposure: Gain hands-on experience in the accounting services industry.
• Training & Development: Participate in intern orientation, technical training, and development programs designed to expose you to both tax and audit, providing tools needed to immediately contribute to clients.
• Financial Procedures: Shadow and perform procedures on various financial statement areas, including cash, accounts receivable, fixed assets, other assets, and accounts payable.
• Client Accounting: Review client financial statements, record necessary adjustments, and work on payroll and 1099 annual filing requirements.
• Client Engagement: Work directly with a variety of clients across multiple industries, ranging from start-ups and family-run businesses to multi-national corporations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: No specific years required; must have completed more than two years of coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, demonstrating academic dedication and career focus.
• Experience: Entry-level career focus with a solid understanding of standard office technology.
• Skills: Confident communication skills to connect effectively with individuals at all levels; highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytical with flexibility to adapt and solve challenges; proactive self-starter equally comfortable working independently or as part of a team; proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; upholds the highest standards of integrity, maintaining confidentiality, and earning trust from colleagues and clients; ability to commit to extended hours and occasional Saturdays during “busy season” (January through mid-April) with a strong work ethic and team-first mentality.
• Bonus: Passion, drive, and an eagerness to learn; approach every opportunity with curiosity and a willingness to learn from peers and mentors.