Accounting Intern

Newport Beach, CA (Near John Wayne Airport / MacArthur Blvd / Jamboree / 73 Freeway)About the OpportunityWe are seeking a reliable, ambitious, and tech-savvy Summer Accounting & Administrative Intern to support our small CPA office over the summer. This position is ideal for a late high school or early college student interested in accounting, tax, business, or office operations who wants meaningful real-world experience early in their career.This internship is designed to help students stand apart while still in school by gaining hands-on experience in a professional accounting office. Previous interns have gone on to work at Big 4 accounting firms and other professional finance roles.Depending on your school’s requirements and filing deadlines, this opportunity may also satisfy college internship program requirements.For interns who perform well, there may be an opportunity for a continued flexible part-time position after the summer. Previous employees successfully balanced this role while attending college full-time. Continued employment may also provide qualifying experience toward CPA work experience requirements.We are looking for hardworking and motivated students who are eager to learn and take initiative. Strong academic performance, leadership involvement, and extracurricular participation are all valued. However, we also highly respect students who have demonstrated responsibility and work ethic through real-life experience — including prior jobs, helping support family responsibilities, balancing work and school, or consistently taking initiative in other meaningful ways.We are looking for someone who can start immediately, with a preferred start date no later than June 8th.CompensationStarting pay: $20/hourHigher starting wage possible based on experiencePay may increase to $21–25/hour for interns who learn quickly, take initiative, and assume additional responsibilitiesScheduleFlexible and seasonal schedulePreferred availability: 15–30 hours per weekApproximately 20 hours per week expectedFlexible around school schedulesPrimary ResponsibilitiesScanning and organizing documents into office filing systemsTax return assemblySorting paperwork and maintaining organized recordsAssisting with billing clientsPreparing bank deposits and processing paymentsFiling and organizing physical and digital filesPreparing and mailing bills, tax documents, certified mail, and other specialty mailingsManaging and ordering office suppliesLight bookkeeping dutiesGeneral office and administrative supportHelping maintain office cleanliness and organizationProfessionally communicating with clients and vendors by phone, email, and in personInterns who complete administrative responsibilities efficiently may be given additional accounting and tax-related learning opportunities.Desired CharacteristicsDetail-oriented and highly organizedClear communication skillsAbility to follow detailed written instructionsSelf-sufficient and able to work independentlyStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skillsComfortable learning both modern and older software systems quicklyPositive attitude and willingness to learnProfessional demeanor when interacting with clients and vendorsRequirementsMust be at least 17 years old and authorized to work.Able to commute to Newport BeachComputer and web literateStrong understanding of Windows and general technologyProficient in Microsoft Office, including Word and ExcelQuick learner with new software and systemsExperience with Quicken and QuickBooks is a plusPrior administrative assistant, bookkeeping, or related experience is a plusTo ApplyPlease send:Your resume (preferred format: 1 page, Harvard-style resume)Your summer availability, current school level, and future academic/career plansAny relevant experience or interests in accounting, finance, tax, or business administrationOther relevant technical or computer experience is also highly valuedFor questions, please contact: info@montagnainc.com