Accounting Intern

2 weeks ago


Richmond, United States WellsColeman Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Firm Overview

WellsColeman is a business advisory, tax, and accounting firm based in Richmond, serving its clients for over 75 years. WellsColeman forms a deep connection with our team, clients and community to invest in their success. We strive to balance exceptional client service, family focus, and financial success while attracting and retaining top talent. As a 13-time recipient of Virginia Business’ Best Places to Work award, our firm culture is a testament to our commitment to our team.

Our Core Values

  • Culture: Make a difference in the lives of clients, team members, and the community while having fun.
  • Accountability: Deliver excellent results to our team, and our clients.
  • Relationships: Build strong relationships with our team and our clients through active listening, clear communication, and exceptional service.
  • Excellence: Consistently exceed client expectations with high-quality work delivered on time.

Summary of the Role

We are seeking Accounting Interns for Winter (part-time) and Summer (full-time) 2025, ideally in their last or second-to-last year of school, to work on-site in our Richmond office. We offer a superior work environment, including an open-door atmosphere, unlimited growth opportunities and limited travel.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

  • Gain familiarity with paperless audits and audit software, audit objectives and current auditing pronouncements, practical application of accounting principles and financial statement disclosures.
  • Utilize opportunities to apply analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Develop effective communication and interpersonal skills as well as basic research skills regarding accounting and auditing issues.
  • Gain familiarity with accounting, tax, and fixed asset tracking software, federal and state tax laws as well as their effects on businesses and individuals and how to apply them to differing situations.
  • Develop analytical skills to identify and advise on potential tax issues as well as basic tax research skills.

Essential Functions:

Perform a variety of tasks under direct supervision of senior staff accountant or manager, including the following:

  1. Prepare individual, partnership and corporate tax returns and related workpapers
  2. Prepare audit, review and compilation workpapers
  3. Prepare financial statements
  4. Perform research on specific audit and tax issues as directed by senior staff
  5. Perform data input and analysis
  6. Assist with onsite financial statement audits at client offices
  7. Assist with employee benefit plan audits
  8. Complete audit test work in areas including cash, receivables, and fixed assets
  9. Prepare reconciliations
  10. Assist with preparation of financial statements
  11. Prepare federal and state tax returns for a variety of entity types
  12. Prepare and record adjusting journal entries in order to complete trial balance
  13. Calculate depreciation and amortization and prepare schedules of property and equipment

Other Functions:

  1. Assist senior staff as needed
  2. Maintain positive attitude and desire to succeed

Why WellsColeman?

At WellsColeman, we C-A-R-E. Our culture is rooted in open, honest, and effective communication, and we strive to exceed the expectations of our team members and clients. We provide a dynamic work environment where your professional growth is a priority, and your contributions are valued. If you are a detail-oriented and highly organized professional with a passion for accounting, we invite you to join our team.

If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a firm that values excellence, accountability, and relationships, we encourage you to apply today.

WellsColeman is committed to fostering and nurturing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.


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