Spring Internship Opportunities – Audit and Tax Accounting

Job Description

2027 Spring Internship | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is an internship at Doeren Mayhew, a CPA and advisory firm that ranks as the 36th largest. The company provides real-world accounting experience to students, helping them navigate and challenge accounting and business norms within the industry. This role is crucial as it offers hands-on opportunities to work alongside seasoned professionals, providing experiences similar to those of first-year associates and a direct insight into the rewards of a public accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (January 2027 – April 16, 2027), Part-time/Full-time (25-40+ hours/week including Saturdays)
• Location: In-person

• Team: Interns select between Corporate Audit or Domestic Tax service groups, collaborating with Principals, Managers, and Associates.
• Mission: Gain real-world accounting experience and explore a public accounting career before graduation.
• Tech Stack: Audit software programs, Tax software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Work on various engagement teams with professionals to complete audits, reviews, compilations, or tax returns for clients.
• Assist with the preparation of corporate and individual tax returns, including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp, and S-Corp returns.
• Compile and analyze financial information, testing and documenting business transactions for audit engagements.
• Conduct tax research and work on tax projections using information provided by clients or audit staff.
• Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements and gain exposure to diverse industries such as manufacturing, construction, and non-profit.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting. Entry-level.
• Experience: Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting).
• Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills; Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities; Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting.
• Bonus: Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by Spring 2027; 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major); Ability to work 25-40+ hours per week; Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative; High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm.