Accounting and Advisory Intern

Job Description

About Company

Doeren Mayhew is a top 60 CPA and advisory firm, recognized by Callahan & Associates as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation. The firm offers real-world accounting and advisory experience through its hands-on internship program, providing opportunities to work alongside seasoned professionals and navigate accounting and business norms. Doeren Mayhew is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

About the Job

This internship program provides hands-on accounting and advisory experience. Spring internships are scheduled from January 5, 2026, until no later than April 15, 2026. Interns are typically expected to work 40-55 hours per week, including Saturdays. The firm offers internship opportunities across four service groups, which can be selected during the initial interview.

Corporate Audit Intern
This role involves a hands-on training program during the first two weeks, focusing on audit software, procedures, and close collaboration with audit professionals, including shareholders. Responsibilities and experiences are similar to those of a first-year audit associate.

• Responsibilities:
• Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Shareholders, Managers, Associates, and other interns to complete audits, reviews, and compilations for clients.
• Gain exposure to 8-12 client engagements in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, and hospitality.
• Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements.
• Compile and analyze financial information.
• Test and document business transactions.
• Prepare and review financial statements.

Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Audit Intern
As the #1 credit union auditing firm, this internship offers specialization in auditing financial institutions. It includes a hands-on training program during the first week, covering audit software and procedures, with direct interaction with seasoned audit professionals, including shareholders. Experiences will mirror those of a first-year audit associate.

• Responsibilities:
• Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Shareholders, Managers, Associates, and other interns to complete audits, reviews, and compilations for clients.
• Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements, including credit unions and community banks.
• Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements.
• Compile and analyze financial information.
• Test and document business transactions.
• Prepare and review financial statements.

Domestic Tax Intern
This role involves a two-week hands-on training program focused on tax software, procedures, and collaboration with tax professionals, including shareholders. Responsibilities and experiences are comparable to a first-year tax associate.

• Responsibilities:
• Work with a variety of tax Shareholders, Managers, Associates, and other interns on an array of tax returns.
• Assist with preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp, and S-Corp returns.
• Gain exposure to tax returns in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, and restaurant.
• Conduct tax research and work on tax projections using information compiled by audit staff or provided by clients.

International Tax Intern
This position includes a two-week hands-on training program focusing on tax software, international tax procedures, and close work with seasoned tax professionals, including shareholders. Experiences will be similar to those of a first-year tax associate.

• Responsibilities:
• Work with a variety of Shareholders, Managers, Associates, and other interns on an array of tax returns.
• Assist with the preparation of foreign disclosures and corporate returns for inbound and outbound companies.
• Assist with individual tax returns and foreign disclosures for cross-border employees.
• Conduct research and ongoing collaboration with international tax team members.
• Work on a variety of industries and a wide range of projects outside of standard tax preparation.

Qualifications for all opportunities:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2026 is preferred.
• 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major).
• Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week is preferred (open to part-time internships depending on office location and service group).
• Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting).
• Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities.
• 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.