Summer 2027 Internship Program - Accounting Internship

Kearney & Company is seeking students pursuing their BA/BS degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Accounting and Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting for our Summer Internship Program.

About the role

The Kearney & Company Summer Internship Program offers a dynamic experience which includes teamwork on federal client sites (depending on the assignment), the opportunity to contribute to and learn about the workplace, and the chance to build a larger professional network. Participation in Kearney’s Internship Program also includes an Intern-led company-wide community service project. Depending on the engagement, there are specific audits that may require travel throughout the United States and the DC metropolitan area.

• Hybrid Internship Program: Interns local to Charleston, SC can work from Kearney & Company Office and their home.
• Highly competitive pay
• Accounting, Audit, and/or IT Audit related work experience with federal government clients (depending on the assignment)
• Week-long Intern Orientation process and training opportunities
• 8 Week Program with a June start date
• Full Time Status, Monday-Friday 8:30-5:30 (paid for all hours worked)
• Opportunities to participate in company-wide events and social activities with Kearney Team Members
• Mentor Program

Requirements

• Must currently be in Sophomore, Junior, or Senior pursuing a 5th year standing in an accredited college/university working towards a BA/BS degree in Accounting, Information Systems, Accounting and Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology, and/or Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an interim U.S. Secret security clearance (requires U.S. citizenship)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): Up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave per year; up to 26 weeks for military family leave.
• Adherence to the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).

Pay

The expected salary range for this position is between $18 and $28/hour. This range is representative of base pay only and does not include overtime pay for hours worked over 40 per week. Actual compensation (meeting or exceeding the range) will be determined based on specific experience, education, work location, clearance level, and other factors permitted by law.

Schedule

• 8-week program with a June start date
• Full-time status, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM (paid for all hours worked)

About Kearney & Company

Exclusively focused on the Government, Kearney & Company provides financial services, including auditing, consulting, and technology services. Our commitment to our employees and clients as well as to dedication and trust, critical values to our Firm, have led to Kearney’s recognition as one of the leading accounting firms in the country. Based on our employees’ feedback, we are also consistently rated a Best Place to Work. Employment at Kearney means a flexible, collaborative, and open-minded work environment.

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• Best Place to Work - Washington Business Journal AND Virginia Business