Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

RYAN & WETMORE PC • Frederick, MD

5d • $0 - $21

About The Position

Ryan & Wetmore, PC is seeking part-time Accounting Interns for Spring 2027, from January through April, at its offices in Bethesda, Maryland; Vienna, Virginia; and Frederick, Maryland. Interns are expected to work approximately 20 hours per week. The role provides hands-on experience across multiple industries and engagements in tax, attest, and accounting, with clients ranging from entrepreneurs to growing businesses. Interns can develop expertise in tax strategy, audit and assurance, and client accounting services.

The internship is shaped around each intern’s interests in accounting, consulting, and tax, with professional goals developed to support a meaningful, practical experience. Interns receive basic training on the IT systems and software used for accounting and assurance engagements, tax return preparation, research, and timekeeping. After learning how the office operates, they take on accounting and other engagement tasks. The internship also includes administrative duties, such as scanning and saving client-related information.

Ryan & Wetmore is an accounting firm in the greater Washington, DC region specializing in tax planning and business growth strategies. For over 30 years, the firm has provided accounting, tax, and consulting services to clients across diverse industries throughout the United States. As a member of the BDO Alliance, it combines access to a large industry organization’s expertise with a small, client-centric environment.

Requirements

• Pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field, with an anticipated graduation date no later than May 2028.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Completed at least 90 credit hours toward a B.A./B.S. degree or equivalent from an accredited university.
• Desire to obtain a CPA license.
• Proficiency with personal computers and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for liaising with firm leadership and clients.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and adaptability skills to manage multiple projects and meet internal and external deadlines.
• Basic research skills and understanding of accounting-related terms and practices, including billable hours, client confidentiality, professional ethics, AICPA, and state societies.
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness.
• Sharp analytical skills and commitment to professional development.
• Desire to work closely with Partners and clients to provide exceptional service.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information.
• Ability to work with a team to meet deliverables and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to work remotely and at one of the three office locations: Bethesda, Maryland; Frederick, Maryland; or Vienna, Virginia.

Nice To Haves

• Related work or internship experience in accounting and/or client-facing roles.

Responsibilities

• Perform audit procedures on client financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, property and equipment, prepaid expenses, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, and general income statement accounts; propose adjusting journal entries when needed.
• Review accounting transactions and consider the appropriate application of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare financial statement footnotes for audited areas and internal control observations and recommendations.
• Research fundamental issues using online tools.
• Meet client service expectations by adhering to time budgets, maintaining positive communications, and providing high-quality service to clients, including executive-level clients.
• Perform other engagement duties as needed and as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Learn firm policies, procedures, and professional standards through observation and inquiry, and adhere to them.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the firm and profession and represent the firm favorably and professionally.
• Complete administrative tasks, including scanning and saving pertinent client-related information.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern