Accounting Internships

Join James Moore & Co.,P.L. – Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm!

Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that’s all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top‑notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more.

We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting‑edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to actual client projects and gain meaningful, hands‑on exposure to the profession.
• Mentorship and Support: Learn directly from seasoned professionals committed to your development and success.
• Flexible Scheduling: We prioritize your academic commitments by offering scheduling options that align with your class timetable.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for future internships or potential full‑time roles upon graduation.
• Technology Training: Receive training in industry‑standard software and systems to build relevant, in‑demand skills.

Internships are onsite at one of our Florida office locations and are approximately 10 weeks in duration. We require a commitment of 20 hours per week and 4‑hour time blocks on any scheduled days, through the duration of the internship. Additional hours can be accommodated if requested and approved, to meet graduation or internship course, credit requirements.

ACS, Tax, and Audit internships are available to Juniors and Seniors. Tax Admin Internships are available to Freshman and Sophomores.

• Spring ACS Internships:
  Early February through mid‑April.
• Spring Audit Internships:
  Mid‑January through late March.
• Spring Tax Internships:
  Mid‑January through early April.
• Summer Internships (Audit only):
  Mid‑May through late July.
• Fall Internships (ACS and Audit only):
  Late August through the end of October/early November.

As an ACS Intern, you’ll dive into outsourced accounting work in a variety of industries depending on the assigned team and gain real‑world experience supporting client operations. Apply outsourced accounting knowledge to work papers and assignments to deliver accurate, reliable client data:

• Use accounting software for client data entry, task management, and documentation.
• Assist with day‑to‑day accounting functions such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other transactions prepared by the ACS team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and research accounting topics to grow your knowledge.

Audit Interns at James Moore are an essential part of the team, gaining hands‑on experience with financial statement audits in a variety of industries depending on the assigned team:

• Perform audit procedures across a variety of financial statement areas.
• Learn how to audit specific accounts including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, and general income statement items.
• Propose adjusting journal entries when discrepancies are identified.
• Develop a solid understanding of how to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) through real accounting transactions.

As a Tax Intern, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of tax preparation processes for individuals and businesses in a variety of industries depending on the assigned team:

• Prepare individual income tax returns.
• Assist with business tax returns, including those for partnerships and corporations.
• Support experienced staff with large tax engagements and complex client files.
• Help prepare adjusting journal entries and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to deliver high‑quality client service.

As a Tax Admin Intern, you’ll gain exposure to a variety of tax administrative and clerical processes. This is…