2028 Spring Accounting Internship

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is a spring accounting internship at Doeren Mayhew, located in Birmingham, Alabama. Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 36th largest CPA and advisory firm in the industry. This hands-on program offers the opportunity to gain real-world experience before graduation, working alongside seasoned professionals to navigate and challenge accounting and business norms, and providing a firsthand look at a rewarding public accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Birmingham, AL

• Mission: This role helps interns gain practical public accounting experience by assisting with tax preparation and participating in audit engagements, mirroring first-year associate responsibilities.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate: Work closely with tax principals, managers, and associates on a diverse array of tax returns.
• Prepare: Assist with the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, including partnerships, C-Corp, and S-Corp entities.
• Support: Contribute to tax engagements for clients across various industries, such as manufacturing, construction, and retail.
• Engage: Participate in at least one audit engagement and provide assistance with basic audit procedures.
• Train: Complete introductory audit training that covers the audit process, fundamental procedures, and professional standards.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting. Must have completed Intermediate Accounting I by Spring 2028.
• Experience: Ability to work 40 hours per week from January until no later than April 15, 2028. Maintain a 3.0 GPA, both cumulatively and in your accounting major.
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; proven time management skills with the ability to manage multiple responsibilities; demonstrated leadership skills and initiative.
• Bonus: Preferred completion of Business Taxation by Spring 2028. Prior work experience, related or unrelated, is a plus. Strong motivation for a public accounting career in Birmingham, along with a high degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm.