Advisory Intern – Audit, Tax, Small Business

Job Description

Internship – Spring 2027 (Tax, Audit, Small Business) | RKL LLP

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at RKL LLP, located in Central and Eastern PA. RKL is a leading advisory firm with nearly 600 professionals, providing comprehensive services across various domains. This internship offers students invaluable hands-on learning, interactive training, and extensive networking opportunities to build a strong foundation for a career in professional services. It is designed to prepare individuals to contribute to a top-ranked firm recognized as a “Best Place to Intern.”

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (minimum 20 hours per week)
• Location: In-person, Central and Eastern PA

• Mission: Provide hands-on learning, interactive training, and networking opportunities to support various client engagements and prepare for a career in public accounting.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Exposure: Gain exposure to a diverse range of clients and engagement types across tax, audit, and small business services.
• Tax Preparation: Organize and upload tax documents, reconcile tax data input, and prepare business and individual tax returns, including projects related to depreciation and fixed assets.
• Professional Networking: Network with peers and team members at all levels, participating in team building exercises and community outreach activities.
• Skill Development: Participate in continuous learning and leadership development workshops to enhance professional competencies.
• Process Improvement: Collaborate with leadership to identify and implement opportunities for improved efficiencies within engagement processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position for individuals currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Experience: Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Skills: Excellent organization and strong attention to detail; strong analytical and interpersonal skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills with a client service focus; ability to work autonomously under tight deadlines and multiple priorities; strong technical skills with the ability to problem-solve.
• Bonus: Desire to pursue the CPA designation and a career in professional services/public accounting.