Spring 2026 Intern

Overview:

Spring 2026 Intern (Tax & Audit) - Montana

Internship Starts: January 5, 2026

Internship Ends: April 15, 2026

Type: Full-Time or Part-Time

*This role is for students currently enrolled in any university or college in the state of Montana only. For all other states, please click here.

Application Deadlines

Please submit your complete application by the deadlines listed below based on the university/college you currently attend.

By September 15, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST): Montana State University and University of Montana.

By September 22, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST): Montana Tech University

By September 29, 2024 at 11:59 PM (PST): Carroll College and all other MT universities.

Interviews

Interviews will begin as early as September 19, so students are encouraged to apply early. All interviews will be conducted in a virtual format with an option to visit one of our office locations upon offer extension. For questions, please contact careers@pinionglobal.com.

If you're an accounting student looking for a spring internship in a fun, friendly environment where youll work alongside the best and the brightest in the industry, look no further than Top 100 consulting and accounting firm, Pinion.

Pinion interns are a diverse group of talented individuals beginning their journey of discovery in a multi-service consulting firm. If selected, you will gain broad business exposure in a challenging environment where the primary rewards are the opportunity to learn and apply your education to real-life situations.

You can look forward to gaining real-world public accounting experience while assisting with preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. There may also be opportunities to pursue financial statement preparation, auditing, general accounting and write-up work, or special projects. This is a paid position, where youll get to work with staff and leaders from all levels. Additionally, all interns are considered for future employment opportunities upon successful completion of their internship.

A Spring Intern can expect to:

Learn, be challenged, and grow at an incredible pace.
Gain hands-on experience, learning the diverse skills you need to succeed as a leader in business.
Work on projects where you can apply your academic knowledge, manage priorities and deadlines, participate in client meetings, and develop new skills.
Learn new technology tools and interpret data efficiently and accurately.
Remain flexible amid changing work priorities and project scope.
Gain the trust of others by being forthright and honest in all interactions with others.
Build long-lasting relationships with your intern peers, as well as other relationships that will help position you for the next stage of your career.

What youll need for this position:

Education: Applicants must be enrolled in a bachelors or masters degree program in Accounting (or related field) and pursuing CPA exam eligibility.
GPA: Must be 3.0 or higher in major and overall. (Exceptions considered if a letter of recommendation from an accounting professor is submitted.)
Hours: Availability to work 40 hours minimum per week for full time or 24 hours minimum per week for part time
Location: Availability to relocate to the internship location
Employment Eligibility: Must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis upon hire. (Pinion will not provide sponsorship for this position, and therefore cannot consider candidates requiring sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future. e.g., H-1B status).

Whats in it for you:

A people-centered culture, with humor and fun as part of our core firm values
More freedom to grow and explore than you'll find in many internship experiences
Consideration for full time job offers post-graduation, following successful completion of your internship

Required Documents:

Resume
Transcript - Unofficial transcript(s) that reflect the completion of relevant course work to your accounting degree.

Compensation: In some states and municipalities, Pinion is required by law to include a reasonable estimate for range of compensation. When making compensation decisions, Pinion takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, skills, certifications/licenses, and geographic location. The wide range for this role reasonably accounts for these factors. Specific compensation decisions are made based on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $25 to $27 per hour. (In the event that an employee is paid on an hourly basis, salary estimates are based on estimated annual hours and earning potential, in accordance with state wage and hour regulations.)

Colorado Residents: In any materials you submit, you will not be penalized for redacting or removing age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. For intern applicants, we will need the date you anticipate being available to work full-time in order to be considered for a future full-time conversion offer.

EEO: Pinion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Attest services are provided by KCoe Isom, LLP, a licensed CPA firm.

Questions can be directed to careers@pinionglobal.com. EOE.