Job Description
Summer 2025 Audit (Government and Non-Profit) Internship
Rushton is seeking candidates for their Summer 2025 Audit Internship Program. Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Prefer candidates enrolled in junior or senior year of school or graduate school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Candidates will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience that will give them insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of a beginning staff accountant in the firm. Under close supervision, interns perform a variety of entry-level tasks and special projects; assist with audit testing in-office and on-site at client offices while embedded with the full-time audit team; perform data entry functions; work with audit and accounting specific software; track and analyze information; and perform client file imaging tasks.
All internship positions are paid positions. The Summer 2025 Audit Internship program is from May through August. Students are required to work 20-30 hours a week.
Requirements for the position:
- Enrolled in college pursuing degree with a major or concentration in accounting (experience or STRONG interest in government and non-profit engagements preferred)
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
- Ability to work as a team, meet project timelines, proficiently utilize accounting technology, and strong computer skills
- Availability to work 20-30 hours a week
- Travel 70% of the time
- Successful completion of a background check
- Valid credentials to work in the U.S.
- All students must provide their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
Rushton is located in Gainesville, Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating 40 years in business, the firm is one of Northeast Georgia's largest and most respected accounting firms representing clients throughout the region. With a staff of more than 75 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from auditing, standard tax planning and preparation to sophisticated management advisory services and consulting. Though we are a large local firm, we thrive on developing personal, long-term relationships with every client.
Our firm believes strongly in family values and works together to provide opportunities for a healthy work and home relationship. We offer a tremendous growth opportunity for aspiring staff members seeking to grow themselves personally and professionally. We offer a great work environment and outstanding quality of life in Gainesville, the county seat for Hall County and the financial center of Northeast Georgia. The area's beauty -- in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier -- is matched by a vibrant business, cultural and entertainment environment.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
Rushton, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all individuals.
Job Tags
Full time, Summer work, Internship, Summer internship, Local area, Work from home,