2027 Staff Accountant Intern

Staff Accountant InternIt's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Dare to bring your unique perspective?At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you're eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Novogradac is hiring Staff Accountant Interns to explore our firm for busy season 2027 (January 2027 through the end of March 2027).Position SummaryThis distinct internship program is designed to expose the future leaders of public accounting not only to our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients' businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing national CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. Novogradac believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience and compensating you well while you're here. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.Your Contributions and ResponsibilitiesComplete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or ManagerIdentify and communicate potential problem areas during engagementsConduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partnersDevelop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-throughOther duties and projects as assignedYour Background and SkillsWorking toward a Bachelor's degree, preferably in accounting or finance (obtained degree is a plus), and/or appropriate balance of education and work experienceGPA of 3.20 or higherPreferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examinationExhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rulesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsPerform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-throughAbility to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directedAbility to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clientsStrong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing toolsWhy work with us?Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.We are proud to offer:Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditionsFlexible working hours and work arrangementsRemote and hybrid opportunitiesInclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunitiesThe benefits of joining our teamStrong growth opportunitiesStrong emphasis on quality work-life integrationDress for your day policyResources of a national firmOpportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environmentCompensation: $27/hrDon't Meet Every Single Qualification?After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don't meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.Get to know us better!We're Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.Novogradac is one of the nation's top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.Ready to learn more?This is a paid internship. To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website.Commitment to InclusionNovogradac is committed to ensuring a fair and inclusive recruitment process, making reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities or special needs throughout the application process. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply, as we believe that unique perspectives strengthen our ability to achieve excellence.At Novogradac, we offer a variety of Employee Resource Groups and Affinity Groups to provide all employees with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and support one another in the workplace.Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac's culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.By submitting an application with us, you are providing Novogradac with personal information. More information on how we use your personal information may be found in our Privacy Notice at Collection.