Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Audit or Tax 2027 Internship | Rehmann

The Tone:
This is an internship at Rehmann, a firm committed to providing opportunity, impact, and purpose for its associates. Rehmann emphasizes that every associate plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success, offering exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance for career growth. The firm is focused on helping individuals achieve their professional goals within a culture that Puts People First, aiming to empower everyone to reach their fullest potential. Interns receive mentorship, collaborate with clients and leaders, and gain exposure to diverse industries in a friendly, professional, and growth-focused environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person

• Mission: To contribute to client service in either audit or tax functions, while developing professional skills and gaining practical experience.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Accounting Systems

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform Engagement Tasks: Execute audit procedures for moderately complex areas or prepare individual, business, and trust tax returns for review.
• Analyze Client Information: Review prior year work papers, financial statements, or tax returns to understand client context and identify relevant issues.
• Apply Accounting Principles: Maintain knowledge of clients’ accounting practices, business conditions, and federal tax regulations.
• Develop Solutions: Draft management letter comments supported by factual information or calculate tax extension and estimate payments.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Work directly with clients and firm leaders, building relationships and delivering exceptional client service.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuit of an accounting major and eventual CPA license; completion of Intermediate Financial Accounting I by the start of the internship.
• Experience: Preferred graduation dates with 150 credit hours between December 2026 – May 2028; GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Skills: Strong, hands-on Excel skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills; advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Bonus: Completion of a Tax or Audit class; initiative and drive exhibited through leadership experiences; motivation to continuously learn and improve.