Audit/Tax Rotational InternAt — GHJ

GHJ is looking for Audit/Tax Rotational Interns for the Summer 2025 Internship Program 

#BeMore at GHJ: 

GHJ provides an environment where talented and career-minded individuals can grow personally and professionally. Our exceptional team, comprised of high achievers engaged in the development of their own careers, are encouraged, recognized, and rewarded for their individual achievement. We are deeply committed to our core values and incorporate them into every aspect of our business to ultimately provide unparalleled client service: Bright Minds, Brave Hearts, Bold Actions. 

If you’re looking for a rewarding internship in an organization that you can feel good about, where your commitment to a career in accounting is valued, then we want to meet you! GHJ is currently seeking Audit/Tax rotational interns for the Summer of 2025. You will be treated as a professional and dive deep into projects during the internship. 

Internship Length: 

The internship will take place onsite at the GHJ office in Downtown Los Angeles from Monday, June 16, 2025 - Friday, August 15, 2025. This is an in-person internship program. Note: GHJ will be closed from Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 4, 2025 for Wellness Week. No work will be performed, but interns will still be paid for a 40-hour work week.  

Pay Rate and Hours: 

Interns will be paid at a rate of $33/hour. Benefits are not included.  

Qualifications: 

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting or related field graduating between May 2025 – August 2026. 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. 

• Excellent customer service skills (internal and external). 

• Creative problem solving and research skills. 

• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. 

• Able to work effectively both as part of a team and independently. 

• Highly motivated and interested in taking the initiative for personal growth and development. 

• Able to handle multiple priorities, tasks, and simultaneous projects. 

• Ability to travel to client locations which may include occasional overnight stays. 

• Proficient with Microsoft Office. 

Common Audit and Assurance Department Responsibilities: 

• Assist with performing audit, review or compilation procedures as assigned by supervisors. 

• Assists in proofing financial statements and other documents if appropriate. 

• Participate in the planning of our engagements - audits, reviews, or compilations. 

• Build relationships with, and speaks to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes, and functions. 

• Documents work completed by preparing workpapers within firm guidelines.
• Prepares and indexes working papers; performs various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters. 

Common Tax Department Responsibilities: 

• Assist with preparing tax returns. 

• Participate in tax consulting 

• Shadowing other department team members for professional development. 

• IRS/FTB audit assistance. 

• Participation in consulting projects. 

• Communicating with the IRS, FTB, and similar agencies 

WHY we get up in the morning  

At GHJ we help our people and clients pursue their passions, build thriving businesses, and create a better future.  

WHAT we believe  

We believe that collaboration is the foundation for success. We work as a business advocate for our clients – providing personalized service and building long-term relationships to help position our clients for the future.  

HOW we succeed  

We are deeply committed to our core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts, and Bold Actions, and incorporate them into every aspect of our business. By living these values, we can meet our strategic objectives of Remaining Fiercely Independent (financial success), Meeting client demands/needs (client success), Reinforcing and expanding cultural distinction (people success). 

Tasks:

- Review and complete different components of a tax return without our different Tax service lines.
- Shadow different team members across niches and departments to learn about different accounting work and how work processes are done at the firm.
- Complete and participate in personal and professional training and workshops to build industry knowledge.
- Work with peers to complete a group project on a topic within the accounting industry and present the project in front of the firm's employees.
- Perform audit, review or compilation procedures as assigned by supervisors and proof financial statements.
- Participate in the planning of our engagements - audits, reviews, or compilations - and document work completed by preparing workpapers within firm guidelines.

Training:

- Mandatory Intern Orientation
- Audit Training
- Tax Training
- Excel Training
- CCH Access Training
- XEM Training
- Concur Training
- Presentation Skills Training
- Communication Skills Training
- Financial Literacy Workshop
- Specific training, workshops, and shadowing opportunities relevant to the work tasks they are required to complete; these can vary from year to year

Learning Outcome:

- Perform audit, review or compilation procedures as assigned by supervisors and proof financial statements.
- Participate in the planning of our engagements - audits, reviews, or compilations - and document work completed by preparing workpapers within firm guidelines.
- Build relationships with, and speaks to, client personnel to obtain an understanding of their business operations, processes, and functions. 
- Perform various procedures established under generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards to verify accuracy and validity of client's financial matters. 
- Assist with preparing tax returns and participate in tax consulting opportunities.
- Communicate with the IRS, FTB, and similar agencies