2027 Staff Accountant Intern

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Dare to bring your unique perspective?

At Novogradac, we value individuals who bring unique perspectives and bold ideas. If you’re eager to contribute to an inclusive, innovative environment where your personal and professional growth is encouraged and supported, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity with us. Novogradac is hiring Staff Accountant Interns to explore our firm for busy season 2027 (January 2027 through the end of March 2027).

Position Summary

This distinct internship program is designed to expose the future leaders of public accounting not only to our partners, but also to our business and how we empower our clients' businesses. Our trendsetting interns learn hands-on what it takes to be a staff accountant for a growing national CPA firm by tackling a variety of different assignments, including audit, tax preparation and research. Novogradac believes in giving our interns a real-life business experience and compensating you well while you’re here. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs.  Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Complete tax and/or audit engagements for designated clients as directed by your Supervisor or Manager

• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements

• Conduct business-specific research – gather and analyze data, interpret results, compile reports and make recommendations to principals and partners

• Develop effective client relationships through professionalism and follow-through

• Other duties and projects as assigned

Your Background and Skills

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or finance (obtained degree is a plus), and/or appropriate balance of education and work experience

• GPA of 3.20 or higher

• Preferred completion of at least one Intermediate Accounting course and preferably on track or already qualified to sit for the CPA examination

• Exhibit a basic understanding of accounting and tax rules

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail, organization and follow-through

• Ability to work under close supervision and accept constructive feedback, making adjustments as directed

• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment with both colleagues and clients

• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Word & Excel) and report writing tools

Why work with us?

Novogradac is committed to fostering a welcoming workplace where all employees feel valued and empowered to grow. We believe in offering a supportive, balanced work environment that encourages professional growth and work-life integration.

We are proud to offer

• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions

• Flexible working hours and work arrangements

• Remote and hybrid opportunities

• Inclusive workplace, providing strong professional growth and development opportunities

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities

• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration

• Dress for your day policy

• Resources of a national firm

• Opportunities to engage with our active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), affinity groups, and advance your career within a supportive, inclusive environment

• Compensation: $27/hr

Don’t Meet Every Single Qualification?

After reviewing this job posting, are you hesitating to apply because you don’t meet all the listed requirements? At Novogradac, we are dedicated to building a workplace supported by unique perspectives and experiences, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still encourage you to apply.

You may still be the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

Get to know us better!

We’re Novogradac, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 900 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the