Accounting Intern- Summer 2026

Description

Our 10-week Summer Internship Program is a great opportunity for you to build your professional network and experience through firm sponsored events, projects, and on the job training. We provide direct exposure to audit work and when applicable direct exposure to tax related work under the supervision of a dedicated mentor or tax training through e-learning. The program is intended to develop the skills that lead to a full-time career opportunity for the right candidates. We recognize that our success depends on the caliber of our team members. Each member of our team has specialized knowledge and experience in niche industries that allows them to fulfill our clients' needs.

PBMares Core Values

• Integrity
• Trust
• Respect
• Accountability
• Caring
  
  
  

What You Will Learn:

• How to successfully prepare individual and business tax returns
• How to perform audit procedures for specific accounts and transactions resulting in preparation of financial statements
• How to set up supporting document workpapers
• Creation of depreciation schedules
• Technology and software exposure to some or all of the following: ProSystems FX, Caseware, iChannel, Practice Engine, Quickbooks
• Methods to enhance business writing, professional networking, and communication skills
• What you will experience:
• Weekly knowledge sharing calls.
• On the job training
• Coaching and Mentorship
• Weekly catered lunch
• Team Outing
• Opportunity to grow and develop
  
  
  

Position Requirements

What we require:

• Must be a Junior, Senior, or recent graduate with a major in accounting at an accredited institution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Reliable transportation for social events and client visits
• Ability to work 25-30 per week for 10 weeks (Early June through mid-August)
  
  
  

Preferred Requirements:

• Must have a current GPA of 3.0 or higher
  
  
  

About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.

EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.