What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting (Tax or Audit) Intern - Winter 2026 position at Abdo?
We are looking for Interns to join our team! The intern, under general supervision, will perform a variety of professional tax or audit work. This internship is full-time (40 hours/week) starting in January 2026 through mid-April. Upon successful completion of the internship, full-time employment opportunities may be available.
At Abdo, we’re not your typical accounting firm. For us, ‘Lighting the path forward’ means that we go well beyond traditional accounting and auditing to deliver solutions that help our clients succeed. We carefully seek out the best people and trust them to make a difference in helping our clients navigate forward with confidence.
Our culture is built on the following principles:
- Relationships - We give our best to our clients and to each other.
- Growth & Development - We get better every day.
- Teamwork - We accomplish great things together.
Key responsibilities for tax interns include:
- Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.
- Prepare assigned tax returns including individual, corporate, partnership and/or non-profit returns.
- Prepare assigned basic amended returns, personal tax projections, property tax refunds, employee benefit plan returns, carryback returns, sales tax, 1099 statements and/or payroll tax returns.
- Prepare and maintain financial data and records for assigned clients.
- Utilize and develop a functional understanding of various tax programs, tax and research software, and internal work flow/procedures.
- Provide assistance including tax research to senior department staff and partners, as needed.
Key responsibilities for audit interns include:
- Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.
- Prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, and tickmark and workpaper cross-references.
- Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions.
- Draft audit reports and other engagement documents.
- Provide assistance as needed to the department team.
Ideal candidate has:
- Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Completed Intermediate Accounting I (preferred)
Attracting, developing, and retaining the best employees are our highest priorities at Abdo. Listed as a “Fastest Growing Firm” and ranked in the Top 200 firms by Inside Public Accounting, we are always seeking talented individuals who can contribute to the continued growth and success of our firm.
If you desire flexibility and control in your work schedule along with recognition for your efforts, Abdo has the opportunity you’re looking for! Apply online TODAY!
Flexible Workplace:
Abdo approaches the hybrid work environment through flexible workplace options of working mostly from home or working mostly from the office. We want our people to work where they work best!
Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video.
Additional Information:
At Abdo, we are committed to providing fair, transparent, and competitive compensation that reflects the unique skills and experiences of each candidate. The pay rate for this role is $27/hour.
Abdo cares about the wellbeing of our team members and offers a comprehensive benefits package to support this. Our benefits package for Interns includes:
- Technology reimbursement
- Abdo-sponsored telehealth platform
- Verizon discount
- Healthy snacks and drinks in the office
- Weekly lunches during peak season and monthly lunches year-round
Abdo LLP is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to any legally-recognized basis “protected class” including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristics protected under federal, state, or local laws.
If you need assistance or reasonable accommodations through our recruiting process, please email us at careers@abdosolutions.com.
We will not be hiring candidates from agencies for this position.
Salary : $27
