2027 Winter Internships

Doeren Mayhew•Troy, MI

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About The Position

Gain real-world accounting experience with the 46th largest CPA and advisory firm before youve turned your tassel. Doeren Mayhews hands-on internship program will provide you the opportunity to work alongside seasoned pros in the industry, helping you navigate and challenge accounting and business norms. Winter internships will run from January 5, 2027, until no later than April 15, 2027. Interns typically work 40-55 hours per week, including Saturdays. We offer internship opportunities across four (4) service groups, which can be selected during your initial interview. Corporate Audit Intern As an audit intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be. Financial Institutions Group (FIG) Audit Intern Doeren Mayhew is ranked by Callahan & Associates as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation. As a winter FIG audit intern, you will have the opportunity to specialize in the industry of auditing financial institutions. You will go through a hands-on training program during the first week of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be. Domestic Tax Intern As a tax intern at Doeren Mayhew, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be. International Tax Intern As an international tax intern, you will go through a hands-on training program during the first two weeks of the internship in which you will learn how to utilize tax software programs, develop an understanding of tax procedures and work closely with seasoned tax professionals including principals. Your responsibilities and experiences will be similar to those of our first-year tax associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.

Requirements

Pursuing a bachelor's or masters degree in Accounting
3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major)
Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week is preferred
Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting
Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm

Nice To Haves

Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2027 preferred
Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting)

Responsibilities

Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
Gain exposure to 8-12 client engagements in a variety of industries such as manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, hospitality and more
Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
Compile and analyze financial information
Test and document business transactions
Prepare and review financial statements
Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements such as credit unions and community banks
Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
Compile and analyze financial information
Test and document business transactions
Prepare and review financial statements
Work with a variety of tax Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
Assist with preparation of corporate and individual tax returns including personal property, partnerships, C-Corp and S-Corp returns
Gain exposure to tax returns in a variety of industries including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, auto dealership, retail, restaurant and more
Conduct tax research and work on tax projections using information compiled by the audit staff or provided by the client
Work with a variety of Principals, Managers, Associates and other interns on an array of tax returns
Assist with the preparation of foreign disclosures and corporate returns for inbound and outbound companies
Assist with individual tax returns and foreign disclosures for cross border employees
Conduct research and ongoing collaboration with the international tax team members
Work on a variety of industries and a wide range of projects outside of standard tax preparation