Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Audit Accounting Intern | Mauldin & Jenkins

The Tone:
This is an internship at Mauldin & Jenkins, located in Metairie, LA. As a leading accounting firm, Mauldin & Jenkins is dedicated to providing audit, management, and tax services to its diverse client base. This internship is designed to integrate candidates into client engagements, allowing them to apply academic knowledge in real-world scenarios while developing essential professional skills. Interns play a vital role in supporting the firm’s commitments to clients, ensuring accuracy, and contributing to a dynamic work environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Metairie, LA

• Mission: Support client engagements by assisting with audit, management, and tax preparation services to ensure accuracy and compliance.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Internal Controls: Assist with the comprehensive study and evaluation of clients’ internal accounting controls.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare financial statements in strict accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Account Reconciliation: Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and subsidiary accounts to their controls, thoroughly investigating and documenting any discrepancies.
• Tax Preparation Support: Review data input for tax returns, identify and actively resolve technical tax issues, and provide assistance in the review of tax preparations.
• Tax Research & Assessment: Identify, conduct research on, and assess various tax issues, then provide clear and concise information and findings to senior staff members.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing an entry-level college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Experience: Demonstrated well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS) as defined in accounting literature. Possess a working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction. Ability to maintain a professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise, and conduct. A proven practice of accuracy when dealing with both numeric and alphabetic information.
• Bonus: Existing knowledge of Mauldin & Jenkins as a firm. Ability to provide your own housing and transportation for the duration of the internship. Flexibility and willingness to undertake overnight travel when necessary for client engagements.