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Accounting Intern - Birmingham, AL

CompanyMAULDIN & JENKINS LLC
LocationBirmingham
Work ModeOn Site
PostedDecember 17, 2025
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with evaluating internal accounting controls, preparing financial statements, and examining client reconciliations. They will also help with tax return preparation and meet deadlines for various projects.
Internship Type
other
Company Size
604
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC believes that by working together with our clients, we can accomplish anything! Whether we are providing high-quality tax, assurance, or advisory services that help each client achieve their goals and measure their results, or providing cutting-edge insights and techniques to help them grow and thrive in an ever-increasing, challenging, and competitive economic landscape, we can make a difference! Our team of 550+ talented professionals deliver comprehensive support and exceptional service to clients across the Southeast and beyond. With clients representing a wide variety of industries and needs, M&J’s partners and staff bring an intimate understanding of the challenges and risks you face as well as current regulatory and tax considerations to guide you in making informed business decisions. The Firm’s dedication to outstanding service and quality may sound old-fashioned, but our approach to advisory services is a decidedly innovative and progressive one. Whether your needs include navigating complex business issues, assessing your technology risks, needs, and investments or you simply want to outsource basic accounting functions, you can rely on the experienced providers at M&J. By combining the newest business strategies and techniques with time-tested principles of growth and management, we help you stand out in your field and fulfill your objectives at every stage of the business cycle. M&J is recognized annually as a Top 100 Accounting Firm by both Accounting Today and Inside Public Accounting. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution also honored the firm as a Top Place to Work. That comes as no surprise to our partners and staff, who experience first-hand our commitment to attracting, developing, and retaining the best and brightest talent in the industry. Whatever your needs may encompass, we are committed to being your long-term partner because…..Together, we can go further!
About the Role

Job Details

Job Location: 05 Birmingham - Birmingham, AL 35209

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC is seeking candidates for their Internship Program. Candidates will be required to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. The candidate will have the opportunity to work in the field or office on engagements involving audits or management services or preparation of tax returns for tax clients. The duties and responsibilities of the Intern in the conduct of their assignments are outlined under three general headings: Knowledge of the Firm, General Responsibilities, and Job Responsibilities. The duties are listed in the details below.

General Responsibilities:

  • All Interns will be responsible to be alert to the interest of clients and of the Firm and the profession. This requires the development of technical skills and personal qualifications, including the following:
  • A well-rounded knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and generally accepted auditing standards as defined in accounting and auditing literature.
  • A working knowledge of federal and state income tax laws and regulations at a level sufficient for the preparation of tax returns.
  • An awareness of current developments in the accounting profession.
  • The ability to speak and write effectively.
  • Professional appearance in attitude, dress, poise and conduct.
  • Establishing a practice of accuracy in dealing with information (numeric and alphabetic).
  • Develop proficiency in use of available resources (e.g., Firm manuals, computer software, etc.)

Job Responsibilities:

  • Assist with the study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
  • Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
  • Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
  • Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
  • Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
  • Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
  • Prepare a schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
  • Reviewing data input, identifying and resolving technical tax issues, and assisting in the review of tax preparations
  • Identifying, researching, and assessing various tax issues while also providing information to senior staff members
  • Meet deadlines for completion of tax returns and other projects as assigned
  • Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications


Key Skills
Accounting PrinciplesAuditing StandardsFederal Tax LawsState Tax LawsFinancial StatementsInternal ControlsTax PreparationData InputTechnical Tax IssuesClient ReconciliationsAccrualsProfessional AppearanceEffective CommunicationResearch SkillsAttention to DetailProficiency in Software
Categories
Finance & Accounting