Accounting Internship

Job Description

Assurance Internship – Spring 2028 | ATKG

The Tone:
This is an Assurance Internship at ATKG, running approximately from January 10 to March 10, 2028. ATKG is a public accounting firm dedicated to fostering growth through curiosity and an openness to new ideas. The company actively builds a culture where fresh thinking is welcomed, and creative approaches often lead to significant progress and new opportunities for its team and clients. This internship program is specifically designed as an introduction to the world of public accounting, highlighting what makes ATKG distinct. The role is important for interns to gain practical, real-world experience, applying their academic knowledge to actual client projects, and understanding how individual strengths contribute to tax, accounting, and advisory services.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time and Full-time
• Location: In-person
• Mission: To introduce students to public accounting by applying textbook knowledge to real client projects and participating in a range of accounting and advisory assignments within a collaborative environment.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage in Core Accounting Functions: Participate in a diverse array of assignments central to public accounting, including performing compilations, conducting reviews, assisting with audits, executing general accounting tasks, and undertaking research to support client needs.
• Develop Financial Documentation: Systematically prepare various essential workpapers, focusing on key financial areas such as cash flow analysis, managing accounts receivable, recording and tracking fixed assets, analyzing long-term debt obligations, and conducting comprehensive analytics.
• Gain Client-Facing Exposure: Seize opportunities to engage in on-site fieldwork, allowing for direct observation and participation in client environments, and contribute to client meetings to understand professional interactions and service delivery.
• Apply Academic Knowledge Practically: Translate theoretical understanding from academic coursework into tangible results by working on real client projects, integrating textbook knowledge into practical solutions within tax, accounting, and advisory services.
• Contribute to a Collaborative Environment: Immerse yourself in ATKG’s forward-thinking and collaborative work environment, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to a team culture that values fresh perspectives and shared progress.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate business major.
• Experience: Completion of Intermediate Accounting I.
• Skills: Ability to learn quickly; Strong enthusiasm; Positive demeanor.
• Bonus: Preferred major in accounting or finance; A minimum GPA of 3.2, or an equivalent compelling explanation.