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Tax Internship - Gainesville, GA

Tax Internship - Gainesville, GA

Rushton is seeking candidates for their Spring 2022 Tax 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 senior year of college 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 tax return preparation; perform bookkeeping functions; perform data entry functions; assist with payroll processing; work with accounting and tax specific software; track and analyze information; and perform client file imaging tasks.

All internship positions are paid positions.  The Spring 2022 Tax Internship program is January to April and includes three positions.  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
  • 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
  • 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 45 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from 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.

Interested?

To apply, email your cover letter and resume to Frankie Capparelli, Talent Development Manager at fcapparelli@rushtonandcompany.com.