Summer 2027 Intern

Why Keiter

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
• 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.

What Youll Do:

Audit Responsibilities:

• Assist on audit engagements across multiple industries including forâprofit 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 priorâyear files
• Gain exposure to onâsite 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

Tax Responsibilities:

• Prepare and assist with individual and business tax returns including:
• Forms S 1041 and gift tax returns
• Work on GSC (grouped) returns gaining repetition and confidence across similar but nonâidentical clients
• Input and reconcile Kâ1s trial balances fixed assets and adjusting journal entries
• Assist with bookâtoâtax reconciliations diagnostics and clearing review points
• Support firstâyear and newâclient returns learning how information flows when no priorâyear 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

What Youll Bring:

• 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

Pay:

• The anticipated hiring range for this position is $30.00-$32.50 and is dependent on relevant experience qualifications and skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelors or masters 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

Core Skills Youll Build:

• Apply classroom accounting concepts to real client work
• Develop strong Excel skills including data cleanup analysis and review
• Learn how to self-review work respond to review notes and improve accuracy
• Communicate professionally with associates seniors managers and partners
• Manage time across multiple engagements and deadlines
• Gain confidence asking questions seeking feedback and taking initiative to find work

Training & Support:

• Participate in formal training weeks before each rotation (Audit and Tax)

• Work closely with a Performance Coach and a Buddy
• Receive real-time feedback review notes and direct verbal feedback throughout the internship
• Learn how to navigate firm systems workflows and professional expectations

Internship Overview:

• Schedule: Monday Thursdays with Fridays off
• Format: In-person hybrid and virtual options -person experience is strongly encouraged
• Returning Interns: May specialize in either Tax or Audit based on prior experience
• Exposure to real client work not just shadowing
• Opportunity to rotate between Audit and Tax
• Hands-on experience using the same tools and processes as full-time staff
• Participate in firm events networking opportunities and intern group activities
• A realistic preview of what a full-time career at Keiter looks like

If this piques your interest we invite you to apply and connect with us at your next campus recruiting event. Join Keiter and discover how your skills and ambition can help clients build wealth preserve legacy and pursue purpose.

Keiter CPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race color religion or belief national or ethnic origin sex (including pregnancy) age disability sexual orientation gender identity veteran status family medical history or genetic information or any other status protected by federal state or local laws or regulations.

Candidates must possess authorization to work in this United States of America throughout their employment with the company. Keiter CPA participates in the E-Verify program.

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Required Experience:

Intern