Accounting Intern (Spring 2027)

About the role

SVA is looking for an Intern to join our growing Accounting team in our Brookfield, WI location. This is a great introduction to the accounting and business worlds!

Responsibilities

• Tax Work:
  • Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corp and C-Corp business tax returns
  • Prepare tax return extensions
  • Aid 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
  • 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
  • Aid in the preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets for use in valuations and data analytics
  • Aid 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.