Accounting Internships

Overview

Join James Moore & Co., P.L. – Build Your Future with a Top 200 Firm! Kickstart your career with a leading public accounting and business consulting firm that’s all about helping you grow! At James Moore & Co., we pride ourselves on delivering top-notch services to a variety of industries. With offices across Florida (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Gainesville, Ocala, and Tallahassee), James Moore specializes in tax, assurance, accounting & controllership, wealth management, HR solutions, technology solutions, and more.

We work with a diverse range of industries from cutting-edge startups, collegiate athletics, healthcare, government, and nonprofit organizations to construction, manufacturing, and real estate.

• Real-World
  
  Experience:
  
  Contribute to actual client projects and gain meaningful, hands-on exposure to the profession.
• Mentorship and Support:
  Learn directly from seasoned professionals committed to your development and success.
• Flexible Scheduling:
  We prioritize your academic commitments by offering scheduling options that align with your class timetable.
• Career Growth:
  Explore opportunities for future internships or potential full-time roles upon graduation.
• Technology Training:
  Receive training in industry-standard software and systems to build relevant, in-demand skills.

• Spring Audit Internships run from mid‑January through late March.
• Spring ACS Internships run from early February through mid‑April.
• Spring Tax Internships run from mid‑January through early April.
• Summer Internships run from mid‑May through late July.
• Fall Internships run from late‑August through the end of October/early November.

Accounting Controllership Services (ACS)

• Use accounting software for client data entry, task management, and documentation.
• Assist with day‑to‑day accounting functions such as accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and other transactions prepared by the ACS team.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and research accounting topics to grow your knowledge.

Audit

• Perform audit procedures across a variety of financial statement areas.
• Learn how to audit specific accounts including cash, accounts receivable, inventory, fixed assets, accounts payable, accrued expenses, debt, and general income statement items.
• Propose adjusting journal entries when discrepancies are identified.
• Develop a solid understanding of how to apply generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) through real accounting transactions.

Tax

• Prepare individual income tax returns.
• Assist with business tax returns, including those for partnerships and corporations.
• Support experienced staff with large tax engagements and complex client files.
• Help prepare adjusting journal entries and other bookkeeping tasks.
• Collaborate with other departments and teams to deliver high‑quality client service.

Tax Admin

• Support the team by organizing and maintaining files, reviewing forms for accuracy, and helping with basic processes.
• Interact with other teams and/or departments.
• Complete other tasks, as assigned.

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Available to intern at least 20 hours per week, with a minimum of 4 hours per day.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Willing to learn and adapt to various technical platforms.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• ACS, Tax, and Audit internships:
  Juniors and Seniors.
• Tax Admin Internships:
  Freshman and Sophomores.
• Successful completion (or enrollment prior to internship start) of Tax I or Audit I or equivalent coursework preferred.

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