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RUSHTON lists this 2027 Spring Assurance Internship opportunity in gainesville, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Spring 2027 Assurance Internship
Rushton is seeking candidates for their Spring 2026 Assurance Internship Program. Candidates are required to be currently enrolled in college pursuing a degree with a major or concentration in accounting. Prefer candidates enrolled in junior or senior year of school or graduate school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Candidates will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience that will give them insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of a beginning staff accountant in the firm. Under close supervision, interns perform a variety of entry-level tasks and special projects; assist with audit testing in-office and on-site at client offices while embedded with the full-time audit team; perform data entry functions; work with audit and accounting specific software; track and analyze information; and perform client file imaging tasks.
All internship positions are paid positions. The Spring 2027 Assurance Internship program is January to April and includes one position. Students are required to work 20-30 hours a week.
Requirements for the position:
Enrolled in college pursuing degree with a major or concentration in accounting (experience or interest in government and non-profit engagements preferred)
Strong communication and relationship building skills
Ability to work as a team, meet project timelines, proficiently utilize accounting technology, and strong computer skills
Availability to work 20-30 hours a week
Successful completion of a background check
Valid credentials to work in the U.S.
All students must provide their own transportation and housing for the duration of the internship
WHO WE ARE Rushton is in Gainesville, Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating over 40th year in business, the firm is one of Northeast Georgia's largest and most respected accounting firms representing clients throughout the region. With a staff of more than 70 professionals, Rushton has broad expertise ranging from standard tax planning and preparation to sophisticated management advisory services and consulting. Though we are a large local firm, we thrive on developing personal, long-term relationships with every client. We are proud winners of Best of Hall for the past SEVEN years, Top 400 Firms in 2022, Best Firms to Work For and named Best Firms for Young Accountants in 2022 by accountingTODAY!
We make substantial investments in hiring, developing, and retaining our employees. We offer a great work environment and outstanding quality of life in Gainesville, the county seat for Hall County and the financial center of Northeast Georgia. The area's beauty -- in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38,000-acre Lake Lanier -- is matched by a vibrant business, cultural and entertainment environment. If you have audit experience, leadership skills and the technical know-how we are seeking, please submit your resume for consideration.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: Rushton, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive work environment for all individuals.
Worksite address
gainesville, GA, 30501, US
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