Rotational Summer Internship
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About the Company
The company, Frank, Rimerman, is a highly recognized and top-ranked firm in the nation. It has been consistently listed among the “Best Places to Work” by the Silicon Valley Business Journal, one of the top 20 firms nationally by Vault Career Intelligence, and “Best of the Best” by Inside Public Accounting. The company prides itself on its culture, which emphasizes work-life balance, allowing employees time for interests both inside and outside the office. Frank, Rimerman is based in the Silicon Valley, with offices in San Francisco and San Jose.
Job Description: Rotational Summer Internship (Accounting)
This is a dynamic Rotational Summer Internship specifically designed for students majoring in accounting. The internship aims to provide an authentic experience, building a strong foundation in both Audit and Tax. The primary goal is to convert interns into full-time employees.
Key Responsibilities and Impact Areas:
• Audit Engagements: Interns will work on audit engagements, gaining an understanding of the audit processes.
• Tax Preparation: Responsibility includes preparing various income tax returns (individual, fiduciary, partnership, not-for-profit, and corporate).
• Meeting Participation: Attending department meetings and client engagement planning sessions to observe and learn.
• Consulting Support: Assisting with business risk consulting and compliance projects.
• Financial Processing: Processing business transactions into accounting records and preparing appropriate financial statements.
• Software Proficiency: Learning standardized office and accounting-related software.
Work Environment and Culture:
• Interns will work closely with professionals at all levels, providing business solutions to innovative Silicon Valley clients.
• The internship includes a variety of social events to encourage networking and connection with fellow interns and co-workers in a casual setting.
• Interns will be based out of either the San Francisco or San Jose office, with some mobility throughout the Bay Area required for training and offsite activities.
Compensation:
• The salary range for the 2026 Internship is $39 – $43 per hour.
Qualifications:
• Education: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s program in business with an emphasis in accounting or taxation.
• Coursework: Must have completed at least one accounting course to be considered for an interview, and be on track to complete a minimum of three accounting courses prior to the internship program.
• GPA: A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required, with “B” grades or above in accounting courses. A higher major GPA is preferred.
• Graduation Date: Final graduation date with CPA licensure eligibility must be between December 2026 and August 2027.
• CPA Motivation: Must be motivated to obtain a CPA license and have a detailed plan to complete the educational requirements for California CPA licensure.
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The position is not eligible for sponsorship, and the company will not sponsor applicants for work visas.
Application Process:
• Applicants must submit their resume, cover letter, and an unofficial copy of their college transcript(s) via the job posting.
• The cover letter should express interest in establishing a career in the Bay Area and state the preferred office location for the 2026 Summer Internship (San Francisco or San Jose).
• Selected candidates will be invited for a virtual interview.
Equal Opportunity:
The company adheres to a policy of providing equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
