Find 2024 Accounting Internships

Do you find safety in numbers? If so, an accounting internship could be the next step in your career. As an accounting intern, you’ll gain exposure to daily accounting activities, such as preparing financial reports, performing or assisting with audits, analyzing data, and preparing tax returns. Whether you go into audit or tax, you should have a knack for figures and know the ins and outs of Excel and Access. On the job, you’ll learn to use the company’s business accounting software, which could include Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, or Oracle, among others.

While many aspiring accountants gravitate towards the Big Four, mid-size and smaller firms offer great internship opportunities as well—and you’ll face far less competition. Down the road, there are many promising career options in accounting, especially for Certified Public Accountants (CPAs). According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of accounting jobs is expected to grow by 11% over the next decade, which is faster than average. Plus, as an accountant, you’ll be well positioned to make a steady salary, with the median accountant pay being $70,500 per year.

Ready to round up? Search for accounting internships below.