Summer 2028 Audit or Tax Intern

We’ve all heard the stereotypes about public accounting firms. But Kreischer Miller is a different kind of firm!

About the role

Kreischer Miller is one of the largest providers of accounting, tax, and advisory services in the Greater Philadelphia area. We care passionately about helping our clients – growth-oriented privately-held, family-owned, and not-for-profit businesses – achieve their goals. At the same time, we’re just as passionate about helping our team members achieve the goals that are important to them professionally and personally.

Backed by private equity from people-focused Alpine Investors, Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms that enables them to stay independent while accessing the resources of a Top 25 firm to help them grow. Ascend provides access to growth capital, robust talent acquisition and training, leading quality management resources, best-of-breed technology, AI tools, an offshore captive, shared back-office services, a catalytic leadership system, and modernized equity incentives.

We are currently seeking summer (May–August) interns for 2028. For the summer 2028 internship, we are looking for students graduating and ready for full-time employment after May 2029. Our Summer Internships run from late May to mid-August and are in person. Hours are Monday–Thursday from 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Any hours worked during a work week in excess of 40 hours will be paid at a rate of time and a half. Due to the nature of the work, it is not uncommon for there to be overtime in the evenings and/or on weekends. It is our understanding that no classes will be taken during this timeframe without prior authorization from Kreischer Miller.

Our Interns are given a wide variety of diversified assignments under the supervision of talented CPAs. At Kreischer Miller, you will have the opportunity to work with business owners in a variety of industries and learn directly from leaders in our firm. Performance is judged based on the quality of work, application of accounting knowledge, and ability to provide excellent client service.

Responsibilities

Audit & Accounting Intern

• Learn and apply the basics of the daily technology used in our Audit & Accounting department.
• Assist Staff and Senior Accountants with tasks such as mailing client confirmations, updating internal control forms, and preparing depreciation schedules using our software.
• Prepare basic work papers in Excel to test client accounts such as cash, prepaid expenses, accrued expenses, and fixed assets.
• Support Senior Accountants, Managers, and Directors on our Audit & Accounting Team.

Tax Intern

• Learn and apply the basics of the daily technology used in our Tax department.
• Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and/or trusts.
• Prepare tax work papers in Excel; use Adobe to "mark up" client workpapers.
• Support Senior Accountants, Managers, and Directors on our Tax Team.

Requirements

• Working towards BS or MS in Accounting. Resumes without GPA will not be considered. Please include graduation date and the number of credits expected upon graduation. A transcript is also requested. If you have credits at more than one school, please obtain all school transcripts.
• Strong commitment to excellence, client service, and professional growth.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, identifying issues as well as offering potential solutions.
• Positive attitude, good communication skills, and willingness to learn.
• Team player and motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in the use of computers and software programs.
• Strong ability to understand the “big picture” quickly, identify key issues, and prioritize analysis/output among many competing tasks.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Dependent care assistance plan
• 401(k) plan
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays
• Generous time off for vacation and illness

Schedule

In-person internship running from late May to mid-August. Hours are Monday–Thursday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Overtime may be required in the evenings and/or on weekends and will be paid at a rate of time and a half for hours worked in excess of 40 per week.

Kreischer Miller offers a flexible hybrid work model designed to support both collaboration and work-life balance. For most positions, the current expectation is to be in the office three days per week.

Working Conditions

Some same-day travel to a client’s offices using a personal vehicle may be necessary. Kreischer Miller offers a dynamic workplace within a challenging environment where individuals are trusted and held accountable for their contributions.