GHJ Summer 2027 Advisory Intern (TAS)

GHJ•Los Angeles, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

GHJ provides an environment where talented and career-minded individuals can grow personally and professionally. Our exceptional team, comprised of high achievers engaged in the development of their own careers, are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded for their individual achievement. We are deeply committed to our core values and incorporate them into every aspect of our business to ultimately provide unparalleled client service: Bright Minds, Brave Hearts, Bold Actions. If you’re looking for a rewarding internship in an organization that you can feel good about, where your commitment to a career in accounting is valued, then we want to meet you! GHJ's office in Los Angeles, CA is currently seeking an Advisory - Transaction Advisory Services (TAS) Intern for the Summer of 2027. You will experience client transaction work, collaborate with the TAS team and dive deep into client assignments and projects during the internship.

Requirements

Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting (required for TAS) or a related field graduating between May 2028 – August 2028
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
Demonstrate curiosity to learn, grow and gain experience in the practical application of accounting matters and M&A transactions
Competent working with data, especially large data and/or where the data may be incomplete, to identify trends and draw conclusions
Excellent customer service skills (internal and external)
Creative problem solving and research skills
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Highly motivated and interested in taking the initiative for personal growth and development
Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks and simultaneous projects
Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Openness to travel to client locations with colleagues, which may include occasional overnight stays

Responsibilities

Actively participate in client discussions and projects
Perform research and analysis for Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) engagements
Assist with the creation of analyses, schedules, reports and deliverables for Transaction Advisory Clients.
Develop real work application of technical competencies
Work with team members to identify business challenges and accounting matters, recalculate client’s earnings based upon findings and provide offer commentary to support conclusions
Ask probing questions with a view to learning and growing your understanding of practical accounting matters and common challenges/findings within a M&A engagement.
Work with client provided data to prepare analyses and schedules that support the client’s earnings and growth trajectory, and/or identify adjustments as the client prepares for an M&A transaction.
Work with offshore teams to share client data and provide guidance on analytical tasks, timing and outputs to support the overall engagement