Spring 2028 Intern (Tax & Audit)

About the Role

Launch your accounting career with a paid internship at Pinion, the nation's leading food and ag consulting and accounting firm. This hands-on opportunity runs from January 4, 2028, to April 14, 2028, and offers real-world experience across tax and audit while working alongside professionals in a collaborative, growth-oriented culture.

Interns are considered for future employment opportunities upon successful completion of the internship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Assist with financial statement preparation, audits, general accounting, and special projects.
• Apply academic knowledge to real client work while managing priorities and deadlines.
• Participate in client meetings and collaborate with professionals across multiple levels of the firm.
• Utilize technology and data tools to deliver accurate, efficient results.
• Build lasting relationships with fellow interns, mentors, and firm leaders.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Accounting (or related field) or enrolled in an Accounting certificate program.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher in major and overall.
• Available to work 24 hours per week (part-time) or 40 hours per week (full-time).
• Fully in-office location.
• This role is not eligible for sponsorship.

Bonus: Seeking to meet CPA exam sit-eligibility requirements.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience across tax and audit.
• Meaningful work and real client exposure.
• Direct access to mentors, managers, and firm leaders invested in your growth.
• A collaborative, people-centered culture that values learning, curiosity, and connection.
• Consideration for future internship and full-time opportunities.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $25 to $27 per hour, based on factors including experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location.

Application Deadlines

• September 13 at 11:59pm CST: Purdue University and Wichita State University.
• September 20 at 11:59pm CST: Kansas State University, Colorado State University, Grace College, Indiana Wesleyan University, Butler University, University of Kansas, and University of CA, Chico.
• September 27 at 11:59pm CST: University of Missouri, University of Northern Colorado, University of CA, Fresno, and all other schools.

Required documents: Resume and unofficial transcript(s).