Audit or Tax Internship (Winter 2026)

Rehmann•Saginaw, MI

42d

About The Position

Your Passion. Your Purpose. If you’re here, you’re looking for something more. More opportunity, more impact, more purpose. At Rehmann, each and every one of our associates plays a pivotal role in the Firm’s success. When you join our team, you can count on exceptional support, encouragement, and guidance from your colleagues and from leadership. No matter where you want to go in your career, Rehmann can help you get there. Whether you’re in the early stages of your professional journey or you’re further down your path, we’re focused on helping you achieve your goals – whatever they may be. When you join Rehmann, you are part of a culture that Puts People First and aims to help everyone reach their fullest potential. Let us show you all the ways we can Empower Your Purpose. To learn more about Rehmann, visit: https://www.rehmann.com/careers/ Our Commitment – Your Rehmann Internship Experience: Receive mentorship and support from team-focused associates invested in the development of others Collaborate directly with clients and top firm leaders Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries Build new relationships in a friendly, professional, and growth-focused environment Experience a culture that promotes an open-door policy and work/life integration Engage in complex projects and engagements from start to finish Be entrusted with staff-level works that encourages creative problem solving and skill development Deliver exceptional client service to a diverse client base Earn a voice that is heard and makes an impact Job Description: Our Commitment – Your Rehmann Internship Experience: Receive mentorship and support from team-focused associates invested in the development of others Collaborate directly with clients and top firm leaders Gain exposure to a wide variety of clients and industries Build new relationships in a friendly, professional, and growth-focused environment Experience a culture that promotes an open-door policy and work/life integration Engage in complex projects and engagements from start to finish Be entrusted with staff-level works that encourages creative problem solving and skill development Deliver exceptional client service to a diverse client base Earn a voice that is heard and makes an impact

Requirements

Pursuit of an accounting major and eventual CPA license
Completion of Intermediate Financial Accounting I by the start of the internship
Preferred graduation dates with 150 credit hours: December 2026 – May 2028
GPA of 3.0 or higher
Initiative and drive exhibited through leadership experiences in work and/or campus extracurriculars
Strong, hands-on Excel skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
Motivation to continuously learn and improve, easy to coach
Unwavering integrity in all situations
Enthusiasm, eagerness to engage, contribute, and have fun

Nice To Haves

Completion of a Tax or Audit class is preferred but not required
Some work experience (related or unrelated) is preferred

Responsibilities

Reviewing prior year work papers and most recent interim financial statements prior to the beginning of an engagement
Performing audit procedures for moderately complex areas
Identifying and drafting relevant management letter comments, supported by factual information corroborated with appropriate client personnel
Maintaining knowledge of clients' policies, procedures and business conditions
Understanding clients' basic accounting practices and transactions, and their inter-relationships with financial information systems
Demonstrating working knowledge of clients' accounting systems, including computer control structure and environment, and assessing the effectiveness of controls
Reviewing and understand prior year tax returns and work papers
Preparing individual, business and trust tax returns for detail review
Ensuring all issues are addressed or documented and work papers are complete
Preparing tax liability projections for corporate and individual clients
Becoming familiar with federal tax regulations
Calculating tax extension and estimate payments