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An internship with Johnson & Sheldon gives you the hands on experience in an ever changing accounting profession. You will learn how the theories and principles of accounting are applied to a broad range of industries and businesses.

As an intern you will have the opportunity to work with partners and other professionals on a variety of client engagements. You may be a fulltime intern or work part time while finishing your education.

Audit and tax internships that provide you with real world experience and help improve your understanding of the practice of accounting. You'll find yourself developing effective working relationships and friendships with professionals who may become your future co-workers.

As part of an audit or tax team, you will receive a diversity of assignments, including the following:

Audit

  • Prepare electronic audit work using the firms innovative software 
  • Learn J&S's audit approach for internal controls, cash, accounts receivable and payable 
  • Participate in inventory counts, test accounts receivable, aging schedules for accuracy and reconcile accounts payable
  • Provide assistance with consulting engagements

Tax

  • Prepare tax returns using the firm's sophisticated tax preparation software
  • Learn about J&S's steps to complete a return
  • Work on nearly every type of tax return the office handles, such as returns for  individuals, partnerships and C and S corporations
  • Provide assistance with consulting engagements

Eligibility

Internships are designed for seniors majoring in accounting with at least a 3.0 grade point average or better who, at a minimum, have completed intermediate accounting classes and, if possible an introductory tax class, You will be expected to understand the concepts and applications presented in these classes at your college.


What to Expect

As a full time intern, you will work for J&S during a fall, spring or summer semester and then return to school to complete your studies. However, most  interns work part time while also taking classes. Opportunities for internships vary depending on the needs of J&S.

You may apply for the opportunity to participate in a job shadowing program. With this program you will spend 2 hours with a team member in our audit department and 2 hours with a team member in our tax department, this agenda gives you an overview of J&S departments and the requirements for each.

 

Compensation & Benefits 

You will receive competitive pay for interns, and any overtime worked will be paid at time and one-half rates. You will be paid bi-weekly .


After the Internship

An internship is an opportunity for you to get an inside look at J&S and public accounting, and it's an opportunity for J&S to get to know you. If both you and J&S like what they see, at the end of the internship you may receive a job offer to return to J&S as a full time staff accountant after you graduate or remain as a part time employee until graduation.

 

How to Apply

Contact your school's career and placement center or Johnson & Sheldon, PC to find out what internships are available. You will need a resume, references and an up to date summary of classes completed, grades and overall grade point average.