Intern / Trainee – Accounting, Auditing, Tax

Job Description

Praktikant | RÖDL USA

The Tone:
This is an internship at RÖDL USA, located in multiple US offices, offering hands-on experience in international accounting, auditing, and tax consulting. RÖDL USA is a firm dedicated to serving foreign, family-owned mid-sized businesses, predominantly German-speaking and European companies, operating in the U.S. This role is crucial for providing support to our diverse international client base across various industries while offering the intern significant practical exposure to both US and German professional practices.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Multiple US offices (Atlanta GA, Birmingham AL, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Cincinnati OH, Detroit MI, Denver CO, Greenville SC, Houston TX, Manhattan NY, Philadelphia PA)
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly (for Chicago, Denver, and Manhattan metropolitan areas)
• Team: Works within a high-performing, interdisciplinary team
• Mission: Provide practical support for international accounting, auditing, and tax projects while gaining experience in the field.
• Tech Stack: ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain: Practical experience in all areas of US and German auditing and tax consulting.
• Undergo: Training in various areas, including ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel, preparation of bank reconciliations, cash auditing, and tax estimations.
• Collaborate: As a member of a high-performing and interdisciplinary team.
• Perform: Challenging tasks within an international professional environment.
• Contribute: To accounting, auditing, and tax projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with at least three semesters of economics studies, with a focus on (international) accounting, auditing, and/or taxes.
• Experience: First theoretical or practical experience in accounting and/or taxes.
• Skills: Fluent German and English proficiency (written and spoken), self-initiative, strong analytical abilities, and a high quality awareness.
• Bonus: Previous internships abroad and other additional qualifications.