About the role#
This Summer 2027 Tax Internship provides an introduction to the public accounting profession. You will gain experience through client work and professional development while working alongside our team in Reading, Pennsylvania.
What you'll do#
- Support multiple supervisors across a range of client engagements.
- Use firm technology to apply your accounting knowledge to real client projects.
- Shadow tax professionals at all levels of the organization.
- Participate in team building, training initiatives, and a marketing or research project.
- Join team social functions, including lunches, happy hours, and community service projects.
What you'll need#
- Junior or senior status in an accredited accounting or related program, with two years remaining until graduation.
- Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software.
- A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher is preferred but not required.
- Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including same-day travel.
- Must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.
Location & details#
- Location: Reading, PA.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: This is a paid internship at $27.00 per hour.
About Cherry Bekaert
Cherry Bekaert is a CPA and advisory firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina. It provides tax, audit, and consulting services to middle-market companies, government contractors, and nonprofits. The firm employs over 3,000 people and has operated for more than 75 years. It maintains an international presence through an affiliation with Allinial Global.
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