Intern – Accounting

Job Description

Accounting Intern | Myers & Stauffer

The Tone:
This is an internship at Myers & Stauffer. The company is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management, and consulting services for government-sponsored health care programs, including state Medicaid agencies and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services. With over 900 associates nationwide, Myers & Stauffer has 45+ years of experience assisting clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues. This Accounting Intern role is crucial for gaining practical experience and contributing to projects that support government health and human service clients focused on those in need, offering a rewarding career path with potential for a full-time direct hire after graduation.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Team: Reporting to direct supervisors
• Mission: To perform all aspects of assigned projects, apply gained knowledge to future work, and develop a foundational understanding of Myers and Stauffer services.
• Tech Stack: Administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, internet research, Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Project Management: Perform all aspects of assigned projects, applying knowledge gained to future work.
• Communication: Respond promptly and professionally to all inquiries and requests.
• Company Understanding: Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer’s specialized services.
• Goal Attainment: Strive to achieve goals established by your direct supervisors.
• Computer Proficiency: Gain proficiency in administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level intern pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Experience: Active participation in student organizations and prior work experience is strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; robust verbal and written communication skills; well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail; ability to effectively multi-task and manage multiple deadlines; proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25; proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite.