Accounting Summer Internship

Summer Intern

Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner (CTBK) is a locally-owned and operated full-service accounting firm based in Amherst, NY. With over 150 talented professionals on our team, we provide businesses and high net worth individuals with assurance, accounting, tax, and business consulting services. Our clients come from a variety of industries, including manufacturing/distribution, construction, real estate, not-for-profit, healthcare, and professional services. At CTBK, we prioritize delivering professional services that exceed our client's expectations while creating a positive and nurturing work environment for our employees.

We are committed to helping our staff grow and develop successful and rewarding careers, providing challenging opportunities for personal and professional growth.

As a summer intern, you will have a mix of tax and audit projects which may include assisting with the preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, and trust tax returns, as well as, financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations. Our program is designed to allow each intern to work on a variety of client projects and interact with experienced professionals to build a foundation for a thriving career.

This is a hands-on internship with substantial on-the-job training and exposure to firm leadership.

To be considered for this internship you must be available to work 24 hours from June 2027 through August 2027 as well as have the following:

• A minimum GPA of 3.0
• Actively pursuing an accounting degree from an accredited college or university and must be eligible to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation
• Positive and professional attitude
• Be a team player with all levels
• Communicate effectively and timely with teams and clients
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Be organized, proactive, and detailed orientated
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Pay: $23 per hour

CTBK is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

CTBK makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.