2026 Accounting Internships

Join James Moore & Co., P.L. – Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm!

Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that’s all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more. We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting-edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

Internship Benefits:

•  Real-World Experience: Contribute to actual client projects and gain meaningful, hands-on exposure to the profession.
• Mentorship and Support: Learn directly from seasoned professionals committed to your development and success.
• Flexible Scheduling: We prioritize your academic commitments by offering scheduling options that align with your class timetable.
• Career Growth: Explore opportunities for future internships or potential full-time roles upon graduation.
• Technology Training: Receive training in industry-standard software and systems to build relevant, in-demand skills.

 Internship Availability and Durations: We require a commitment of 20 hours per week through the duration of the internship. Additional hours can be accommodated if requested and approved, to meet graduation or internship course, credit requirements.

• Spring Audit Internships run from mid-January through late March.
• Spring ACS Internships run from early February through mid-April.
• Spring Tax Internships run from mid-January through early April.
• Summer Internships run from mid-May through late July
• Fall Internships run from late-August through the end of October/early November

Internship Tracks:

Accounting Controllership Services (ACS): As an ACS Intern, you'll dive into outsourced accounting work and gain real-world experience supporting client operations. Apply outsourced accounting knowledge to workpapers and assignments to deliver accurate, reliable client data:

• Use accounting software for client data entry, task management, and documentation.
• Assist with day-to-day accounting functions such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other transactions prepared by the ACS team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and research accounting topics to grow your knowledge.

 Audit: Audit Interns at James Moore are an essential part of the team, gaining hands-on experience with financial statement audits:

• Perform audit procedures across a variety of financial statement areas.
• Learn how to audit specific accounts including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, and general income statement items.
• Propose adjusting journal entries when discrepancies are identified.
• Develop a solid understanding of how to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) through real accounting transactions.

Tax: As a Tax Intern, you'll gain exposure to a variety of tax preparation processes for individuals and businesses:

• Prepare individual income tax returns.
• Assist with business tax returns, including those for partnerships and corporations.
• Support experienced staff with large tax engagements and complex client files.
• Help prepare adjusting journal entries and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to deliver high-quality client service.

Tax Admin: As a Tax Admin Intern, you'll gain exposure to a variety of tax administrative and clerical processes.

• Support the team by organizing and maintaining files, reviewing forms for accuracy, and helping with basic processes
• Interact with other teams and/or departments.
• Complete other tasks, as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Available to intern at least 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong problem