Staff Accountant Intern

Job Description

2027 Staff Accountant Intern | Novogradac

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm with over 900 employees and partners across more than 25 offices. Novogradac is a recognized leader in real estate and community development, providing comprehensive audit, tax, valuation, and consulting services to national enterprises, particularly in affordable housing, community development, historic preservation, and renewable energy fields. This distinct internship program is designed to expose future leaders of public accounting to the firm’s partners and business model, offering a real-life experience in empowering client businesses.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (January 2027 through end of March 2027)
• Location: Remote / Hybrid opportunities available
• Pay: $27 hourly
• Team: Works as part of a team, reporting to a Supervisor or Manager
• Mission: Empower clients’ businesses by contributing to audit, tax preparation, and research assignments.
• 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 & Analysis: Conduct business-specific research, gathering and analyzing data, interpreting results, compiling reports, and making recommendations to 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; entry-level career stage.
• Experience: GPA of 3.20 or higher.
• Skills: Basic understanding of accounting and tax rules; excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite (Word & Excel) and report writing tools; ability to work accurately and efficiently with strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through; ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Bonus: Obtained degree is a plus; preferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course; preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination.