Intern – Accounting

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Austin, TX | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an internship at Myers & Stauffer, located in Austin, TX. Myers & Stauffer is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, with over 900 associates across 21 offices nationwide, specializing in services to government-sponsored healthcare programs. This role helps the firm maintain its commitment to assisting government clients with complex healthcare reimbursement and provider compliance issues, contributing to a rewarding career path while supporting those in need. The intern’s contributions are vital to project execution and the firm’s operational efficiency.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Austin, TX

• Mission: To perform essential project tasks, respond to inquiries, and support firm operations while developing a foundational understanding of the company’s services.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, internet research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Execution: Perform all aspects of a project or work in progress and apply knowledge gained to future projects.
• Communication: Respond to all inquiries and requests from various stakeholders.
• Goal Achievement: Strive to attain specific goals established by direct supervisors.
• Software Proficiency: Gain computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research.
• Firm Understanding: Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer’s services.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level intern working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Active participation in student organizations and prior work experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, strong verbal and written communication skills, well-organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments effectively.
• Bonus: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, and a professional appearance and manner.