2028 Busy Season Accounting Internship, West Des Moines

BGM Group • West Des Moines, IA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

BGM is seeking motivated, curious, and service-minded accounting students for its 2028 Tax Season Internship Program in Des Moines, Iowa. The internship runs from January through mid-April 2028 and takes place in BGM’s Des Moines office. Interns work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real client engagements, and gain hands-on experience in tax and assurance. Team members across the firm provide guidance, answer questions, and offer feedback to help interns understand career opportunities in public accounting.

The internship includes work on audits, reviews, compilations, tax returns, tax research, and special projects. Interns support multiple client engagements and gain exposure to clients across a variety of industries. Successful interns may be considered for future internship or full-time opportunities based on performance, career goals, and business needs.

BGM provides advisory, audit, accounting, and tax services to entrepreneurs, business owners, organizations, and individuals. The firm emphasizes practical solutions, client relationships, and hands-on experience. BGM is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.

Requirements

• Be pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Be working toward meeting the 150-credit requirement for CPA licensure.
• Generally be in junior or senior year, or have similar academic standing.
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be organized, dependable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.
• Enjoy collaborative work and be able to work independently.
• Bring a positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to ask questions and learn.
• Have experience working with customers, clients, or others in a service-oriented environment.
• Be able to work approximately 55 hours per week during peak periods of the internship.
• Be able to work in BGM’s Des Moines, Iowa office throughout the internship.
• Be permanently authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance engagements.
• Prepare individual and business tax returns alongside the tax team.
• Assist with tax research and special projects.
• Gather, organize, and analyze client information.
• Support multiple client engagements and communicate progress, questions, and findings with the team.
• Gain exposure to clients across a variety of industries.
• Build technical accounting and tax knowledge through hands-on experience and training.
• Work with professionals at different levels of the firm, including experienced accountants, managers, and partners.
• Develop communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern