Government Consulting Intern

Bland & Associates • Omaha, NE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Bland, Nebraska’s first Employee-Owner (ESOP) CPA Firm, interns are treated as part of the team from day one. Our employee-owners are passionate about helping clients succeed, collaborating with one another, and creating an environment where people can learn, grow, and enjoy the work they do. As a Government Consulting Intern, you will support our Associates in research, compliance, auditing, and other consulting tasks in our Government Consulting Department.

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Possess a minimum of a 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Adaptability, curiosity, and a willingness to dive into new challenges.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to quality work.
• Initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to learn independently.
• Must be able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week (between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday-Friday) from January-May 2027 with potential for summer continuation.
• Candidates must pass a background check as part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a CPA firm or professional services environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Gain basic technical skills in the applicable program and contract areas of practice.
• Learn the purpose of Medicare contract work, including examinations and agreed-upon procedures, and how the various sections relate to one another.
• Gain an understanding of sampling and testing methodology for specific types of Medicare examinations, agreed-upon procedures, and desk/compliance assignments.
• Perform tasks as directed by the Team Lead or appropriate supervisor in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.
• Complete standard working papers and develop working paper documentation skills.
• Prepare documents in CaseWare or Box, including all appropriate forms and templates, with minimal assistance.
• Develop professional and timely written and verbal communication skills.
• Outline problems and issues to the Team Lead or other supervisor in a way that helps lead to solutions.
• Inform the applicable supervisor of issues encountered in a prompt manner.
• Ability to learn new systems and become proficient in the use of Excel, Word, CaseWare, Box, Smartsheet, and other applicable programs as directed by the Team Lead, CMS, or Prime Contractors.

Benefits

• Award Winning Culture: “Best Place to Work”, “Excellence in Firm Culture”, “Best CPA Firm for Women and Best CPA Firm for Equity Leadership”.
• Growth Opportunities: 18-month internal leadership program (BLING), Staff Advisory Board, Bland Cares, and cross-functional training opportunities mean your voice matters!
• People-First Leadership: An environment where leaders are approachable, empathetic, authentic, and invested in the success and well-being of every team member.
• Real-world exposure, not busywork.
• Work on meaningful assignments.
• Build relationships with experienced professionals.
• See firsthand what it takes to succeed in a dynamic CPA firm.
• Many of our interns continue on to full-time roles, equipped with the practical knowledge and confidence developed during the program.

What This Job Offers

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