Summer 2027 Intern
About The Position
At Keiter, we help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose - at home, at work, and in the community. We offer a flexible, supportive work environment that empowers your professional and personal success, a firm that is committed to our clients and staff, an inclusive, team-oriented culture, experience across both Tax and Audit departments, opportunities to network with team members outside the office, and comprehensive training and orientation to our systems and firm. As Opportunity Advisors®, our mission goes beyond compliance. We help clients uncover new opportunities through deep relationships, proactive insights, and thoughtful tax strategies tailored to their evolving needs.
Requirements
- Completion of at least one semester of an intermediate-level accounting class
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and other computer skills
- Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and sitting for the CPA exam
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or accounting systems
- Have completed at least one semester of intermediate accounting
- Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and collaborative mindset
- Growth-oriented, entrepreneurial spirit with a desire to make an impact
Responsibilities
- Assist on audit engagements across multiple industries, including for‑profit, nonprofit, and ERISA/benefit plan clients
- Perform audit testing procedures, such as: Participant data testing and contribution testing (ERISA/401(k)), Cash testing, payroll testing, investment testing, and analytical procedures, Substantive testing, rollforwards, and compliance testing
- Help prepare and update audit documentation and workpapers, often referencing prior‑year files
- Gain exposure to on‑site audit work, including interacting with client personnel and observing audit procedures in real time
- Use audit software and tools such as CaseWare, XCM, ShareFile, client portals, and Excel
- Learn how audit teams plan, execute, and review engagements from start to finish
- Prepare and assist with individual and business tax returns, including: Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 1041, and gift tax returns
- Work on GSC (grouped) returns, gaining repetition and confidence across similar but non‑identical clients
- Input and reconcile K‑1s, trial balances, fixed assets, and adjusting journal entries
- Assist with book‑to‑tax reconciliations, diagnostics, and clearing review points
- Support first‑year and new‑client returns, learning how information flows when no prior‑year data exists
- Use tax software such as CCH Axcess, SurePrep, Fixed Assets, and related tools
- Conduct basic tax research and assist with internal or external tax blog content on current tax topics
Benefits
- Flexible, supportive work environment
- Comprehensive training and orientation
- Opportunities to network with team members outside the office
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Associate degree
