Intern/Trainee – Accounting, Auditing, Tax

Job Description

Praktikant (w/m/d) | RÖDL USA

The Tone:
This is an internship at RÖDL USA, with opportunities across numerous locations including Atlanta GA, Birmingham AL, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Cincinnati, OH, Denver CO, Detroit MI, Greenville SC, Houston TX, Manhattan, NY, and Philadelphia, PA. RÖDL USA provides accounting, auditing, tax, and business consulting professional services, specifically for foreign, family-owned midsized (“Mittelstand”) businesses operating in the U.S., primarily German-speaking and European entities. This role is crucial for gaining practical experience in the unique field of international accounting, auditing, and tax, directly supporting the firm’s global vision and diverse client base.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person in Atlanta GA, Birmingham AL, Boston MA, Charlotte NC, Chicago IL, Cincinnati, OH, Denver CO, Detroit MI, Greenville SC, Houston TX, Manhattan, NY, and Philadelphia, PA
• Pay: $20–$32 hourly
• Team: Collaboration within a high-performing and interdisciplinary team.
• Mission: To gain and provide practical experience and insights in international accounting, auditing, and tax consulting, supporting the needs of foreign-owned businesses in the U.S.
• Tech Stack: ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Gain practical experience in all areas of US-American and German auditing and tax consulting.
• Receive training in various areas, including ProSystems Engagement, Microsoft Excel, bank reconciliation preparation, cash audit, and tax estimations.
• Collaborate actively within a high-performing and interdisciplinary team.
• Work on challenging tasks within an international business environment.
• Provide insights and experiences related to international auditing, accounting, and tax consulting.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. At least three semesters of economics studies with a focus on (international) accounting, auditing, and/or taxes.
• Experience: First theoretical and/or practical experience in accounting and/or taxes. A commitment of at least 6 months is required for the internship program.
• Skills: Fluent knowledge of German and English in both written and spoken forms, good analytical abilities, self-initiative, high readiness to perform, and a strong quality awareness.
• Bonus: Prior internships abroad and other additional qualifications are considered advantageous.