Accounting Internship - Summer 2027

WellsColeman • Richmond, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Wells Coleman is seeking Accounting Interns for Summer 2027 to work onsite in their Richmond office. This position has the potential to become a direct hire in a full-time position after graduation. Applications will be accepted through October 15 at 11:59pm EST. The firm is a business advisory, tax, and accounting firm that has been serving clients for over 80 years and is committed to balancing exceptional client service, family focus, and financial success while attracting and retaining top talent. Wells Coleman has been a 14-time recipient of Virginia Business’ Best Places to Work award.

Requirements

• Must be a Junior, Senior, or Master’s student pursuing a degree in Accounting.
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and taking the CPA exam.
• Reliable transportation for daily commute to office, client visits, and social events.
• Ability to work at least 32 hours per week for a minimum of 6 consecutive weeks.

Responsibilities

• Gain familiarity with paperless audits and audit software, audit objectives and current auditing pronouncements, practical application of accounting principles and financial statement disclosures.
• Gain familiarity with accounting, tax, and fixed asset tracking software, federal and state tax laws as well as their effects on businesses and individuals and how to apply them to differing situations.
• Develop analytical skills to identify and advise on potential tax issues as well as basic tax research skills.
• Develop effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as basic research skills regarding accounting and auditing issues.
• Prepare individual, partnership and corporate tax returns and related workpapers.
• Prepare audit, review and compilation workpapers.
• Prepare financial statements.
• Perform research on specific audit and tax issues as directed by senior staff.
• Perform data input and analysis.
• Assist with onsite financial statement audits at client offices.
• Assist with employee benefit plan audits.
• Complete audit test work in areas including cash, receivables, and fixed assets.
• Prepare reconciliations.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for a variety of entity types.
• Prepare and record adjusting journal entries in order to complete trial balance.
• Calculate depreciation and amortization and prepare schedules of property and equipment.
• Assist senior staff as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude and desire to succeed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern