Accounting Intern

The Tone:
This is an Accounting Summer Internship at PBMares, LLP, a 300+ person organization with 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina, recognized as a top-100 firm. PBMares is dedicated to delivering comprehensive accounting, tax, and assurance services while fostering a culture that values integrity, creativity, and teamwork. This internship offers a challenging opportunity to support client engagement teams, contributing directly to the delivery of accurate work papers and efficient service.

Interns will play a key role in enhancing the firm's client service delivery by producing high-quality output that aligns with firm standards and strategic priorities, gaining valuable professional experience in diverse industries.

• Role:
  Internship
• Type:
  Seasonal, Part-time (25-30 hours/week for 10 weeks)
• Location:
  
  In-person (PBMares office locations/client sites)
• Pay: $25.50 hourly
• Team:
  Supports client engagement teams
• Mission:
  Develop foundational tax, assurance, and accounting capabilities, contributing to efficient client service delivery through accurate work papers and the appropriate use of technology.
• Tech Stack: PBMares-approved technologies, AI-assisted tools, audit/tax software, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel), Quick Books (preferred)

• Client Support:
  Support client engagement teams in delivering timely and accurate work, preparing clear, well-organized work papers that contribute to smooth engagement execution, and communicating proactively to clarify requirements and provide status updates. Interns will also observe client meetings to build awareness of professional communication and client service standards.
• Technical Application:
  Apply developing knowledge of tax law, accounting principles, and auditing standards to assigned work, performing analytical procedures, testing, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail. This also includes assisting with evaluating internal controls and identifying potential issues under supervision.
• Technology Utilization:
  Use PBMares-approved technologies, including AI-assisted tools, appropriately, ensuring all AI-assisted output is reviewed for accuracy and compliance. Demonstrate increasing proficiency with firm technology, including audit/tax software and Microsoft Office, and leverage digital platforms and workflow tools to enhance productivity.
• Quality Assurance:
  Produce accurate work that minimizes rework and contributes to engagement efficiency, ensuring high-quality output aligns with firm standards and strategic priorities. This involves managing time effectively to support efficient engagement execution and meet billable hour goals.
• Professional Growth:
  Collaborate effectively with team members by communicating clearly and meeting commitments, demonstrating professionalism, reliability, and respect in all team interactions. Actively seek and apply feedback to strengthen both technical capabilities and professional behaviors throughout the internship.

• Background:
  Rising junior, senior, or recent graduate pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited institution, on track to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements, with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience:
  
  Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel), reliable transportation for client visits and social events, and availability to work 25-30 hours per week for 10 weeks (early June through mid-August).
• Skills:
  
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Bonus: GPA of 3.5 or higher, and exposure to Quick Books or similar accounting software.