Rotational Accounting Intern

Overview

Our dynamic Rotational Summer Internship allows students majoring in accounting to build a foundation in both Audit and Tax. You will work with professionals at all levels as they provide business solutions to our innovative Silicon Valley clients. We aim to provide an authentic internship experience so all interns can feel confident joining us full-time. We are proud to be a top ranked accounting internship by Vault!

Interns will be based out of our San Jose office, but some mobility throughout the surrounding areas is required for training and offsite activities. 

Responsibilities

• Working on audit engagements and developing an understanding of audit processes
• Preparing income tax returns (individual, fiduciary, partnership, not-for-profit and corporate) 
• Attending department meetings and client engagement planning sessions
• Assisting with business risk consulting and compliance projects 
• Processing business transactions into accounting records and appropriate financial statements 
• Learning standardized office and accounting-related software 
• Outside of department work, our internship also includes a variety of social events where you will have the chance to connect with fellow interns and co-workers in a more casual setting. Specific socials may vary based on your home office.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
• At least one accounting course completed to be considered for an interview
• On track to complete a minimum of three accounting courses prior to the 2027 internship program
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with "B" grades or above in accounting courses and a higher major GPA preferred 
• Final graduation date with academic requirements for CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 and August 2028
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication

The position may require participation in offsite events and activities that involve extended periods of standing and walking for distances of up to two miles. The position may also require extended periods of sitting and the ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) via this job posting to be considered for a virtual interview. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in establishing your accounting career in the Bay Area. The salary range for the 2027 Summer Internship in San Jose is $45-$49 per hour. 

Frank, Rimerman is consistently recognized as "One of the Best Places to Work" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the top 20 firms in the nation by Vault Career Intelligence. We are proud to be called one of the "Best of the Best" by Inside Public Accounting. We believe that along with building your professional career, you should also have time for a life outside of work. Our culture is focused on our employees’ interests, both inside and outside the office.

Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas. It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.