What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounting Intern (Spring 2026) position at SVA | A Professional Services Company?
SVA is looking for an Intern to join our growing Accounting team in our Madison, WI location. This is a great introduction to the accounting and business worlds! You will be able to collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals to start and enhance your career with an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®! SVA You. Together, We Serve. People. Better.
Position Summary
Are you looking for a Spring 2026 accounting internship? SVA offers paid internship positions in tax, audit/assurance and management advisory services (MAS) that provide current accounting students with hands-on experience in a CPA firm during the busy season. The Accounting Intern assists with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and a variety of accounting activities and responsibilities. Work performed is similar to the activities of an entry-level staff accountant, and interns are regarded as full members of the SVA team throughout the duration of the internship.
Accounting Interns receive comprehensive training on all systems and processes. In addition, they are paired with a People Leader who will assign work, provide guidance on efficiencies, answer questions, help make decisions on difficult or complicated work, and review their progress periodically. Each intern is assigned a Buddy to assist with onboarding. Accounting Interns may work with clients indirectly, with supervision.
Accounting Interns will also have opportunities to network with other students/interns and SVA staff through social events and activities, open seating areas, on-site continuing education sessions and more. Our interns are considered an integral part of our staff and our goal is to provide the ultimate internship experience which can lead to full-time, permanent employment with SVA.
Essential Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tax Work
- Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corp and C-Corp business tax returns
- Prepare tax return extensions
- Assist in the preparation of Form 1099 informational returns for clients
- Update and maintain fixed asset reports
- Analyze client financial statements and records to prepare book to tax income reconciliations.
- Prepare adjusting journal entries
Audit and Assurance Work
- Work with in-charges to complete assigned audits, reviews, and compilations
- Prepare simple financial statements
- Prepare analytic workpapers to identify trends
- Create property and equipment schedules and calculate depreciation and amortization
- Participate in and observe inventory counts
- Post journal entries and adjustments to working trial balance
Management Advisory Services Work
- Prepare accounting adjustments, bank reconciliations, and financial reports
- Gain experience in various accounting software
- Assist in the preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets for use in valuations and data analytics
- Assist in the preparation of special accounting projects
- Update and maintain fixed asset reports
Qualifications
Education: A minimum of 3 years college experience preferred, pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field.
Apply Today!
Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement. We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!
SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute.
SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionará al gobierno federal la información de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted está autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..
