GHJ Summer 2027 Audit/Tax Rotational Intern

GHJ • Los Angeles, CA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

GHJ's office in Los Angeles, CA is currently seeking Audit/Tax Rotational Interns for the Summer of 2027. This full-time internship will be from Monday, June 14, 2027 - Friday, August 13, 2027. Interns will be treated as a professional and dive deep into assignments and projects during the internship. The Audit/Tax Rotational role offers interns the unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in both the Audit and Tax departments over the course of the internship. Interns are split into two groups at the start of the program: one begins in Audit, the other in Tax. Midway through the internship, the groups rotate, allowing each intern to spend equal time working in both service lines. This structure provides a well-rounded understanding of the firm’s core areas and helps interns explore their interests before making long-term career decisions. GHJ will be closed for Wellness Week, during which interns will not be working but will still be paid.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting or related field graduating between May 2028 - August 2028
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• 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
• Openness to travel to client locations with colleagues, which may include occasional overnight stays

Responsibilities

• Assist with performing audit, review or compilation procedures as assigned by supervisors.
• Assists in proofing financial statements and other documents if appropriate.
• Participate in the planning of our engagements—audits, reviews, or compilations.
• Build relationships with, and speaks to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes and functions.
• Documents work completed by preparing workpapers within firm guidelines.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters.
• Assist with preparing tax returns.
• Participation in tax consulting.
• Shadowing other department team members for professional development.
• IRS/FTB audit assistance.
• Participation in consulting projects.
• Communicating with the IRS, FTB, and similar agencies.

Benefits

• Paid during Wellness Week

What This Job Offers

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