Public Accounting Internship

At MBE CPAs' family of companies, interns don't do coffee runs; they do real work that directly impacts the success of their communities. Our top interns don't just walk away with real-world experience in public accounting, but often with a job offer to join us full-time after graduation. The growth potential is limitless at MBE- just ask the firm Partners who started with us as interns.

What will my internship look like?

Our interns will hit the ground running during the summer 2026, June-August. You will be immersed in a full-service CPA firm, surrounded by experienced accounting professionals who can provide 1:1 training and mentorship. The position will include a blend of tax preparation and accounting duties, including preparation of 1099s and individual (1040) and business tax returns.

What experience and skills do I need to be successful?

• Pursuing a degree in accounting at a technical school, college, or university.
• Interested in pursuing a career in public accounting.
• Comfortable working daily in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with the team and clients.
• Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced environment.
• Looking for a Summer 2026 internship

Amazing Perks and Benefits Package:

This is a PAID internship. You will also get to enjoy complimentary employee snacks, lunches, and beverages to celebrate team events, employee parties, and events, and easy direct deposit of your paycheck.

What will my schedule look like?

Working hours will be Monday - Thursday 32 hours per week in the summer! We ask that candidates can work onsite at one of our office locations and have already completed accounting courses and/or a related internship to provide them with the accounting knowledge and foundation for their time with us.

So how do I join?

We attend numerous college career fairs in the fall and spring. We highly recommend you stop by our booth to introduce yourself and give us your resume. You can also apply directly to our job posting by submitting your resume and detailing which office you can work at.

If you are graduating in 2026, we want to talk to you about a FULL-TIME role. You can apply for the Staff Accountant posting at or submit your resume to this posting, and be sure to note that you will graduate in the coming 6-12 months.

What else are you hiring for?

See all MBE CPA's openings on their website or reach out to our lead recruiter, Kayla Schaller-Greenwood, on Linked In.

More about the MBE Affiliate Group:

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 Country, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, 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.