Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Audit Accounting Intern – Houston, TX | Mauldin & Jenkins

The Tone:
This is an Audit Accounting Internship at Mauldin & Jenkins, located in Houston, TX. Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is an established accounting firm dedicated to providing comprehensive audit, management services, and tax preparation to a diverse client base. As an intern, you will be an integral part of the team, gaining invaluable practical experience in the field or office across various engagements. This role is crucial for supporting client needs, ensuring compliance, and developing a foundational understanding of the accounting profession, while fostering your technical skills and professional growth within a supportive environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Houston, TX
• Mission: Assist in conducting client engagements across audit, management services, and tax to ensure accuracy and compliance, and support senior staff.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Control Evaluation: Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls to assess their effectiveness.
• Compliance Testing: Test compliance with established internal controls when their evaluation indicates they can be relied upon.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Account Reconciliation: Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and subsidiary accounts, investigating and resolving any discrepancies found.
• Tax Support: Review data input, identify and resolve technical tax issues, and assist in the comprehensive review of tax preparations for clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level; currently pursuing a college degree with a major or concentration in accounting.
• Experience: No specific prior professional experience required; demonstrate an ability to develop technical skills and personal qualifications throughout the internship duration.
• Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills; a well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS); a working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations; a consistent practice of accuracy when handling numeric and alphabetic information; the ability to develop proficiency in using firm resources such as manuals and computer software; and an awareness of the interests of clients, the Firm, and current developments in the accounting profession.