Staff Accountant Intern

Job Description

2027 Summer Staff Accountant Intern | Novogradac

The Tone:
This is a temporary summer internship role with Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm with over 900 employees across more than 25 offices, offering potential remote or hybrid work arrangements. As one of the nation’s top 40 CPA firms, Novogradac is a leader in real estate and community development. This internship is specifically designed to expose future leaders in public accounting to the firm’s business and client empowerment strategies. Novogradac values unique perspectives and bold ideas, encouraging personal and professional growth within an inclusive and innovative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: Remote/Hybrid
• Pay: $27 hourly
• Mission: To expose future public accounting leaders to the firm’s business operations and client empowerment strategies through real-life experience in audit and tax.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel), report writing tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engagements: Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager.
• Problem Identification: Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements.
• Research & Reporting: Conduct business-specific research, gather and analyze data, interpret results, and compile reports for principals and partners.
• Client Relationships: Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and consistent follow-through.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance, with a GPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Experience: Completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules.
• Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication, strong attention to detail, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Bonus: An obtained degree is a plus, and being on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination is preferred.