Public Accounting Internship; Colorado

• Spring, 2027, Public Accounting Internship (January 11th
  - April 16th): APPLICATIONS OPEN NOW
• Summer, 2027, Public Accounting Internship (June
  - August): DATES AND OPEN APPLICATIONS COMING SOON

At MBE CPAs, interns are treated as part of the team from day one. You'll gain hands-on experience working alongside accountants who are invested in your growth, contribute to real client work, and build skills that prepare you for a successful career in public accounting. Many of our interns receive full-time opportunities after graduation, and several of our current leaders began their careers with MBE as interns!

Whether you're joining us for a spring or summer internship, you'll gain hands-on experience working alongside experienced accounting professionals in a full-service CPA firm. Interns have the opportunity to contribute to real client work while receiving training, mentorship, and support from team members invested in their success.

You’ll gain exposure to a variety of accounting and tax projects, including preparing 1099s, assisting with individual (1040) and business tax returns, and supporting accounting services for clients. Along the way, you’ll build technical skills, learn how public accounting firms operate, and develop professional relationships that can support your career long after graduation.

• Currently pursuing a degree in accounting at a technical school, college, or university
• Interested in pursuing a career in public accounting
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word & Outlook
• Strong communication, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work onsite, collaborate with team members, and take on new challenges in a professional environment
• Previous accounting coursework, internship experience, or public accounting experience is a plus, but not required

This is a PAID internship with opportunities to learn, grow, and connect with professionals across the MBE and affiliate groups. In addition, interns enjoy:

• Hands-on projects and work alongside experienced accounting professionals
• Training, mentorship, and support throughout your internship
• Intern-focused networking, development, and check-in opportunities
• Opportunities to participate in team and office-wide lunches, celebrations, and events outside of day-to-day work

We offer full-time internship opportunities during both the spring and summer. During busy season, spring interns typically work 40 hours per week Monday
- Friday with some flexibility around class schedules. Summer interns follow our off-season schedule, working Monday
- Thursday averaging 32 hours per week. Interns are expected to work onsite at their selected location. Specific schedules may vary based on office needs and workload.

MBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations, including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton;

and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona; in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska; and Durango, Colorado.