Intern/Trainee – Accounting, Auditing, Tax

Job Description

Praktikant (Intern) | RÖDL USA

The Tone:
This is an internship at RÖDL USA, located in multiple US offices including Atlanta, GA, and other cities across the country. RÖDL USA is a professional services firm specializing in accounting, auditing, and tax for foreign-owned businesses, primarily German-speaking and European family companies. This role is crucial for gaining practical experience and contributing to client support in an international professional environment within the US. The firm prides itself on its truly global workplace and inclusive culture that supports its international vision.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: 6-month long commitment
• Location: In-person, multiple US locations including Atlanta, GA, Birmingham, AL, Boston, MA, Charlotte, NC, Chicago, IL, Cincinnati, OH, Detroit, MI, Denver, CO, Greenville, SC, Houston, TX, Manhattan, NY, and Philadelphia, PA.
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly
• Team: Interdisciplinary team, with oversight from managers and seniors
• Mission: Provide practical insights and experience in international accounting, auditing, and tax projects for foreign-owned US subsidiaries.
• Tech Stack: ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience across all areas of US and German auditing and tax consulting.
• Participate in training sessions covering various topics, including ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel, preparation of bank reconciliations, cash audits, and tax estimates.
• Collaborate within a high-performing and interdisciplinary team, contributing to an international work environment.
• Work on challenging tasks within an international context, supporting accounting, auditing, and tax projects.
• Serve US subsidiaries of foreign-owned companies, primarily German-speaking and European family businesses across diverse industries.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student with at least three semesters of economics studies, specifically focusing on international accounting, auditing, and/or taxes.
• Experience: First theoretical and/or practical experience in accounting and/or taxes.
• Skills: Fluent German and English communication skills, both written and verbal; a strong commitment to performance, self-initiative, high quality awareness, good analytical abilities, and enjoyment of teamwork.
• Bonus: Experience from internships abroad and additional professional qualifications are advantageous.