Intern – Accounting

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Harrisburg, PA (Summer 2027) | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position at Myers & Stauffer, located in Harrisburg, PA. Myers & Stauffer is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm with over 900 associates nationwide, specializing in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored healthcare programs. This role is essential in supporting state and federal government health and human service clients who focus on those in need. The internship offers a rewarding career path within a welcoming and collaborative culture, with the potential for direct hire into a full-time position after graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Harrisburg, PA

• Mission: This person supports government clients by performing various accounting project tasks, contributing to the firm’s specialized services for healthcare programs.
• 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.
• Service Understanding: Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer services and the work environment.
• Stakeholder Interaction: Respond to all inquiries and requests from various parties.
• Goal Achievement: Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors.
• Technical Proficiency: Gain computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Intern must be working toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: No specific years required. Proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, ability to work in a team environment.
• Bonus: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25, active participation in student organizations and work experience.