Intern

Job Description

About the Company:

Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C. (WEC) is one of Hampton Roads’ largest locally owned public accounting firms, located in Norfolk, VA. With over three decades of experience, WEC specializes in providing advisory, assurance, and tax services. The firm is recognized for its positive work environment and professional excellence, having received numerous prestigious awards including:
• INSIDE Public Accounting’s “Best of the Best Firms”
• Virginia Business’ “Best Places to Work in Virginia”
• Accounting Today’s “Best Accounting Firms to Work For”
• Inside Business’ “Best Places to Work in Hampton Roads”
• CoVa BIZ’s “Best Places to Work”
• V-TOP’s “Top Virginia Employers for Interns”

WEC offers a comprehensive internship program designed to provide real-world experience and foster skill development. The company culture is supported by various perks, including:
• Catered lunches on-site (frequent during the spring season)
• A “dress for your day” dress code
• A formal mentoring program
• Regularly scheduled community service events (frequent during the summer season)
• Regular firm socials and team-building activities
• A state-of-the-art office space with paid parking.
Prospective interns can view a glimpse of the day-to-day culture on their Instagram account (@walleinhornchernitzer). WEC is committed to equal employment opportunities, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on various protected characteristics.

Job Description:

• Job Title: Intern
• Department: Tax/Audit
• Location: Norfolk, VA
• Program Overview: WEC is hiring for its 2026 Spring and Summer Internship Program. This comprehensive program is designed to provide interns with real-world experience and help develop their skills in the public accounting field. All internships are paid positions.
• Internship Periods:
• Spring Internship: Runs through tax season, from the beginning of January to mid-April. Both part-time and full-time hours are available.
• Summer Internship: Runs part-time from June 1, 2026, to August 5, 2026.
• Position Summary: Interns will learn from a team of passionate professionals dedicated to their success. They will gain hands-on experience and test their knowledge in both tax and assurance engagements. These engagements involve servicing a diverse range of clients, including multi-family residential real estate projects, closely held businesses, not-for-profits, and various operating companies.
• Position Duties:
• Prepare and draft financial statements, tax returns, and other client deliverables.
• Demonstrate proficiency in routinely used computer applications such as Windows 11, Microsoft Office 365, CCH Axcess, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Understand the risk-based audit approach and basic file structure for engagements.
• Gather appropriate evidence through effective client inquiries, tests of details, and basic analytic procedures.
• Prepare and complete engagement documentation.
• Effectively communicate project status updates to the appropriate supervisor or manager.
• Actively seek to improve personal performance by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, and applying feedback to future work.
• Qualifications:
• Must have achieved a “C” or better in an intermediate accounting or equivalent course.
• Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree with an accounting or accounting-related concentration.
• Applicants should be current Junior, Senior, or Graduate school students.
• A strong interest in public accounting and an aspiration to obtain CPA certification are required.