Tax and Audit Accounting 2026 Internships (Syracuse, Rochester, Watertown NY)

Bowers CPA's & Advisors is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the best people and interns across our firm and business service groups. Bowers CPA's & Advisors is looking for highly motivated, collaborative, and results-oriented Interns who thrive in a fast-paced environment to join our Audit or Tax team for 2026!

• Tax internships are in the Spring season (Feb/March timeframe - April 15th)
• Audit internships are in the Summer (May/June timeframe - August)
• You can select the season(s) you prefer as you complete our application
• Bowers CPA' and Advisors is not able to accommodate any type of Sponsorship
  
  

Responsibilities

• Be a part of our Audit or Tax team and learn the business of Audit or Tax
• Plan and prepare Audit services and Tax services as shared by our Audit and Tax Staff
• Collaborate with our Audit Staff Accountants and Tax Accountants for further support and learning tools
• Become familiar with and effectively utilize software in assigned areas.
• Communicate concise and accurate project status updates
  
  

Key Objectives

• Approach daily responsibilities with the Bowers mission and client-centric philosophy in mind.
• Learn about Audit and Tax processes and policies
• Develop the ability to identify, understand, and address accounting issues.
• Strengthen written and verbal communication skills with colleagues.
• Actively participate in firm outings and activities as able.
  
  

Qualifications

• Active enrollment and a major in Accounting or Finance
• Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting
• Preferably pursuing the 150-credit hour academic requirement toward CPA eligibility
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
  
  

Bowers CPA's and Advisors has internship opportunities in Syracuse, Rochester, and Watertown, NY

Bowers CPA's & Advisors offers a dynamic and collaborative internship program. Our Staff and Partners are dedicated to providing you with the tools and support to learn and expand your knowledge. Our culture offers an open communicative environment with opportunities to engage and be a part of our growing firm!

Great learning atmosphere, opportunities for future hires, return internships, open learning training room with peers, great collaborative culture, Partner visits, training sessions, mentors, catered dinners, End of Busy Season Party plus much more!

EOE

$20.00-$30.00/hour