Internships

Tax and Accounting Internships

We will begin the hiring process in late summer 2009 for positions to be filled in 2010. Thank you for your interest in ORBA, and check back again soon!

Up to six positions will be available | Internships run from early January to mid-April

Early January to Mid-April, Full-Time Primary Function

The intern will be involved primarily with business and personal income tax return preparation, but will be exposed to all areas of accounting and tax work, including: audits, reviews and
compilations, accounting for real estate syndications, trust and partnership accounting and tax return preparation.

The intern at Velin & Associates, Inc. will work closely with directors and staff and will also have direct client contact, especially in preparing personal tax returns. Our goal for the intern is that s/he will function as a beginning accountant.

Training Provided

The training will be on-the-job with close supervision and constant feedback. Some classroom-type training will be provided in teaching the intern to prepare individual income tax returns and audit work papers.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Performing audit procedures such as compliance testing
  • Preparing work papers and reconciliations on review and compilation engagements
  • Preparing accounting records and performing the bookkeeping for use in preparing trust and partnership tax returns
  • Gathering, organizing, and analyzing data for personal tax returns
  • Preparing personal, partnership, trust, estate and business income tax returns online.
  • Preparing quarterly payroll tax returns
  • Assisting in special projects, such as tax projections and computer schedules

Knowledge/Experience/Skills Desired

The intern will have completed course work in accounting (required). Course work in taxes is preferred but not required. The intern must have good oral and written communication skills, be detail minded, and have good analytical ability and judgment.

Evaluation Process

The intern will receive constant written and oral feedback throughout the job and will have a final evaluation with a director upon completion of the internship.

Remuneration

We offer a highly competitive salary and great work environment.

Additional Firm Information

Velin & Associates, Inc. is a great alternative to the “Big Firms.” The firm renders services in the areas of tax, accounting, auditing, and management advisory and business consulting in a wide range of personal, commercial and institutional settings. Furthermore, Velin & Associates, Inc. has much to offer in terms of growth, individual advancement and diversity of clientele and services, all complimented by a friendly and relaxed working environment.

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