Staff Accountant Intern – Audit and Accounting

Job Description

Audit Intern | Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A.

The Tone:
This is an internship at Gross, Mendelsohn & Associates, P.A. (GMA), a full-service CPA firm with locations in McHenry Row in Baltimore, MD, and Fairfax, VA. Since its establishment in 1960, GMA has experienced substantial growth, yet it remains deeply committed to preserving a small firm feel, characterized by open doors, transparency, and a strong emphasis on celebrating success. The company delivers comprehensive financial and tax services, challenging its people while acting as their biggest advocates. This Audit Intern role is crucial for augmenting the firm’s audit and accounting department’s capabilities, particularly during the demanding tax season, thereby directly contributing to the delivery of high-quality client service and strategic guidance. GMA fosters a professional yet casual environment that rewards success, innovation, and drive, actively supporting employees’ desires to learn and grow within the profession.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person, Baltimore, MD

• Team: Works collaboratively as an integral part of a dedicated team within the comprehensive audit and accounting department.
• Mission: To provide essential entry-level support in performing a range of financial services, including audits, reviews, and compilations, as well as preparing diverse tax returns for a variety of clients during the critical tax season.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit & Review Support: Assist in the performance of audits, reviews, and compilations for a diverse portfolio of clients, specifically gaining exposure to the financial records of not for profit, manufacturing, health care, and construction organizations.
• Tax Preparation: Contribute to the preparation of various types of tax returns, which encompasses corporate, partnership, trust, and individual returns, applying learned tax regulations and firm methodologies.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with experienced team members within the audit and accounting department, actively participating in client engagements and internal processes.
• Entry-Level Contribution: Serve as an entry-level staff accountant, providing essential support and hands-on assistance across client projects during the intensive tax season period.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This position is for individuals currently pursuing or recently graduated with a degree in accounting or a related financial discipline, who are keen on building a career in public accounting.
• Experience: The role is designated for interns and entry-level staff accountants; therefore, specific prior professional experience is not explicitly stated as a prerequisite.
• Skills: Foundational understanding of accounting principles necessary for audit, review, and compilation tasks; basic comprehension of tax concepts required for preparing various corporate, partnership, trust, and individual returns; and attention to detail for accurate financial reporting.