Accounting Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Tallahassee, FL (Fall 2026) | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an internship at Myers & Stauffer, located in Tallahassee, FL. Myers & Stauffer is a well-established certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, leveraging 45+ years of experience. With 21 offices and over 900 associates nationwide, the firm specializes in providing audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services primarily to government-sponsored health care programs, including state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This Accounting Intern role is crucial in supporting these significant efforts, contributing directly to services that benefit state and federal government health and human service clients and ultimately assist those in need. There is also a valuable opportunity for this internship to potentially lead to a direct full-time hire after graduation, offering a clear career path within the firm.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person, Tallahassee, FL
• Mission: Contribute to project execution, develop an understanding of the firm’s services, and support overall project goals for government health care programs.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, internet research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute Project Tasks: Perform various aspects of assigned projects or work in progress, applying gained knowledge to future projects for continuous improvement.
• Develop Service Knowledge: Cultivate a general understanding of Myers & Stauffer’s specialized services and the broader work environment.
• Manage Communications: Respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries and requests from internal teams and other stakeholders.
• Achieve Goals: Actively strive to attain performance and project goals established by direct supervisors.
• Enhance Software Skills: Gain and apply proficiency in administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research tools relevant to the role.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field, indicative of an entry-level professional development stage.
• Experience: While not mandatory, active participation in student organizations and prior work experience are considered valuable assets for this role.
• Skills: Requires strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, effective verbal and written communication skills, meticulous organization with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, and the ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple deadlines with planning and efficiency. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and other applicable software programs is essential, as is the ability to collaborate effectively within a team environment, while maintaining a professional appearance and manner.
• Bonus: Candidates possessing a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 will be favorably considered.