2028 Spring Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is an internship at Doeren Mayhew, located in Birmingham, Alabama. Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 36th largest CPA and advisory firm, offering a hands-on program designed to provide real-world accounting experience. This role is crucial for students seeking to work alongside seasoned industry professionals, challenge business norms, and gain a foundational understanding of a public accounting career before graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Birmingham, AL
• Mission: This role provides hands-on training and practical experience in public accounting, mirroring responsibilities of first-year associates.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Collaboration: Work with a variety of tax Principals, Managers, Associates, and other interns on an array of tax returns.
• Tax Preparation: Assist with the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, including partnerships, C-Corp, and S-Corp returns.
• Industry Exposure: Gain exposure to tax returns across diverse industries such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, and restaurant.
• Audit Participation: Participate in at least one audit engagement, with potential for additional engagements based on client and staffing needs.
• Audit Training & Support: Complete introductory audit training covering processes, fundamental procedures, workpaper documentation, and professional standards, while assisting with basic audit procedures primarily on tax engagements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Completion of Intermediate Accounting I by Spring 2028.
• Skills:
* Minimum 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major).
* Ability to work 40 hours per week from January to April 2028.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
* High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm.
• Bonus:
* Completion of Business Taxation by Spring 2028.
* Work experience (related or unrelated to accounting).
* Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
* Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting in Birmingham.