2027 Accounting/Tax Intern

As an Intern with Bregante + Company LLP (B+Co), you will gain first-hand experience in public accounting through meaningful participation in a variety of engagements. Working alongside professionals at all levels of the Firm, you will assist with accounting services, tax return preparation and related workpapers, tax consulting and research, and financial statement engagements. Throughout the three-month internship, you will develop practical skills, build professional relationships, and gain experience that can provide a strong foundation for a career in public accounting.

This is an in-office position. The internship is built around hands-on training, direct mentoring, and day-to-day collaboration with our team. Interns are required to work on-site at their assigned B+Co office for the duration of the internship. Working alongside experienced professionals provides opportunities to observe how engagements are managed, ask questions in real time, receive immediate feedback, and build strong working relationships across the Firm.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Tax

• Prepare federal and state individual, corporate, partnership, and fiduciary tax returns
• Develop an understanding of federal and state tax laws through practical application and tax research
• Organize and maintain tax workpapers, client data, and files
• Manage assigned projects and responsibilities to meet established deadlines
• Analyze client financial information and supporting documentation to assist with tax return preparation

Accounting & Financial Statements

• Assist with the preparation of financial statements and related workpapers
• Review client balance sheets and income statements for accuracy
• Develop an understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Assist with financial statement engagements and supporting documentation
• Identify and communicate potential engagement issues to senior team members
• Perform basic account analysis and reconciliations to support financial statement engagements

Knowledge, skills & abilities

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities will help you succeed in this position:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage time, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Self-motivated, curious, and comfortable asking questions
• Ability to follow instructions with strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Word and Excel

Minimum requirements

To be considered for an internship with B+Co, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Currently enrolled in or have completed a bachelor’s degree program or higher, with a major or concentration in accounting, tax, or a related field
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred

Why B+Co?

We provide opportunities to learn, grow, and build a career in public accounting and business advisory while recognizing the importance of life outside of work. We are large enough to offer diverse clients, resources, and expertise, yet small enough to provide meaningful professional development, hands-on experience, and personal mentorship.

We offer competitive compensation and a collaborative, welcoming work environment. Interns also enjoy firm-sponsored activities, busy-season lunches, and opportunities to connect with colleagues across the Firm.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently.  The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This posting does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check following a conditional offer. Qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be considered in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.