Intern

Job Description

Accounting Intern – Spring 2027 | Kaufman Rossin

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Intern position for Spring 2027 at Kaufman Rossin, located in Fort Lauderdale, FL, operating with a hybrid work model. As one of the top independent accounting firms in the country, Kaufman Rossin prides itself on a “people first” foundation, prioritizing employee development and well-being. The firm’s independence allows it to focus on long-term client relationships and foster an agile, entrepreneurial, and collaborative culture. This internship offers a rewarding opportunity to integrate academic coursework with hands-on knowledge, contribute ideas, and grow professionally within an environment celebrated as the “Best Place to Work” in South Florida over a dozen times.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (20 hours/week) to Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: Hybrid Fort Lauderdale, FL
• Mission: To apply academic knowledge to practical accounting tasks, contribute fresh ideas, and achieve professional growth within a people-first firm culture.
• Tech Stack: Excel, Word, PPT, Adobe, QuickBooks, Microsoft applications

What You’ll Actually Do
• Integrate Learning: Apply your academic coursework directly to real-world accounting tasks, thereby gaining invaluable hands-on knowledge that will round out your resume and build additional professional credentials.
• Achieve Objectives: Successfully meet all the specific learning goals established for each individual assignment and for the overall duration of your internship term with the firm.
• Share Insights: Actively contribute to Kaufman Rossin’s collaborative and entrepreneurial culture by openly sharing your ideas, constructive suggestions, and informed opinions with colleagues and leadership.
• Engage Professionally: Immerse yourself in a people-first work environment that intentionally nurtures creativity, rewards innovation, and strongly encourages continuous professional growth and positive team interaction.
• Contribute Flexibly: Work a structured hybrid schedule, dedicating between 20 to 40 hours per week based on your availability, ensuring that your education remains the primary priority while contributing effectively to firm operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Master’s or Bachelor’s in Accounting program with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience: Knowledge of general accounting principles and tax provisions; proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Skills: Strong capabilities in Microsoft Excel, Word, PPT, and Adobe software.
• Bonus: Demonstrated commitment to high-quality, detailed work; a self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities; excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficiency with QuickBooks.