Accounting Intern – Government Healthcare

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Honolulu, HI (Spring 2027) | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an internship at Myers & Stauffer, located in Honolulu, HI. 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 health care programs, primarily state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This role supports our state and federal government health and human service clients who focus on those in need, offering a rewarding career with opportunities for professional growth and development within a welcoming and collaborative culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary (Internship)
• Location: In-person, Honolulu, HI

• Mission: This person will gain practical experience in accounting and support the firm’s services, contributing to its mission of assisting government clients with complex healthcare reimbursement and provider compliance issues.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, spreadsheets, word processing, internet research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Performance: 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.
• Inquiry Management: Respond to all inquiries and requests.
• Goal Achievement: Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors.
• Software 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: Active participation in student organizations and work experience.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities; strong verbal and written communication skills; well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to work effectively in a team environment; proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite.
• Bonus: Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25; effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency; manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments; potential to become a direct hire in a full-time position after graduation.