Odds are if you’re planning to become an accountant or auditing professional, you’re working on a degree in business, finance, information technology, and sometimes social sciences.
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 2020 median pay for accountants and auditors is $73,560 per year. Accountant and auditor jobs are also expected to grow by 4% in the next 10 years.
Before you graduate college with your degree in accounting or auditing, you’ll want to ensure you have real-world experience under your belt. This will set you apart from other applicants, as it’s a competitive field.
Some businesses are offering internships that are paid and/or remote. Below we’ve listed the best accounting internships for students:
Finance Intern Available to:College Freshmen through Seniors
Accounting Intern (Accounts Payable Department) - REMOTE Available to:College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Years 1-5
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern (Summer) - Remote Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students, Years 1-5
American Marketing Association Internship Available to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Cardinal Health Finance/Accounting Intern Available to: College Sophomores through Seniors
MBA Finance Internship Available to: College Sophomores through Seniors
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Paid Accounting Internships
Accounting Intern - Financial Analysis Team Available to: College Freshmen through SeniorsFinance Intern Available to:College Freshmen through Seniors
Remote Accounting Internships
Finance Intern - Remote Available to:College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Years 1-5Accounting Intern (Accounts Payable Department) - REMOTE Available to:College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Years 1-5
Financial Planning & Analysis Intern (Summer) - Remote Available to: College Juniors through Graduate Students, Years 1-5
Other Accounting Internships
Financial Analyst Internship Available to: College Freshmen through Graduate Students, Years 1-5American Marketing Association Internship Available to: College Freshmen through Seniors
Cardinal Health Finance/Accounting Intern Available to: College Sophomores through Seniors
MBA Finance Internship Available to: College Sophomores through Seniors