Ω Internships - Audit and Tax

Description

At Watkins Uiberall, we value our people and welcome them as part of our WU family. We are passionate about the technical development of our team and foster mentoring relationships aimed at creating a career path that guarantees both personal and professional satisfaction.
With over 100 team members, Watkins Uiberall is the largest locally owned certified public accounting firm in Memphis. The Firm holds strong to its local identity through community involvement and an ongoing commitment to client relationships. Firm services include auditing and attestation, tax compliance and planning, business accounting, consulting, retirement plan administration, cyber security, and data analytics. Our history of achievements is based entirely on the strength and dedication of our people.
Position Summary
Audit interns work with our team to exceed clients’ expectations by delivering excellent services while exhibiting both talent and integrity. At Watkins Uiberall, our interns get ahead of their competition by being entrusted with real responsibilities. Our firm is a huge advocate for interns and is passionate about setting them up for success by training them to interact with clients through hands-on experience. We consider our internship program to be an entry-level opportunity, meaning that you will be faced with real life challenges which lead to applicable knowledge of the industry.
Our program allows students to play an active role as a member of our professional team, giving you the chance to gain exposure to a variety of assignments and diverse clientele. Audit interns will assist in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations for a variety of clients.
Firm Overview
• Largest locally owned CPA firm in Memphis
• Diverse, prominent clients that represent the Mid-South
• Significant philanthropic and nonprofit client base
• Member of BKR International
• Memphis Business Journal 2022, 2023, and 2024 Best Places to Work Finalist

Qualifications
• A current junior or senior college student actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting
• A current GPA of 3.0 or higher
• Must have completed or currently enrolled in Intermediate Accounting 1 at the time of application
• Work effectively in a team environment
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Excellent ability to communication through all levels of organization both internally and externally
Firm Benefits for Full-Time Employees
• 20+ days of paid time off plus 9 paid holidays each year
• Educational assistance for completion of 150 hours or Master’s degree
• $7,500+ CPA exam incentive package
• Encouraged work-life balance in a hybrid work environment
• Competitive compensation, benefits packages, and paid time off
• CPA study material incentives and licensure completion bonuses
• Firm paid CPE and professional memberships
• Profit sharing plan and 401(k) Plan
• Medical insurance, group life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Intentional community involvement
• Commission on new business
• Opportunities for career advancement
Employment Type
Internship