CPA Firm Intern
OGC-REWCPAs LLC: CPA Firm Intern
Position Title: CPA Firm Intern
Location: 739 Utica STE 1, Brooklyn, NY 11203
Schedule: 25 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
Compensation: $17.50 – $20.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)
About Us:
OGC-REWCPAs LLC is a Certified Public Accounting firm located in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in audit, tax, accounting, and compliance services for government-funded nonprofits, government agencies, and small businesses. The firm operates under GAAP, GAAS, Yellow Book, and Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), serving a diverse clientele that includes senior service agencies, educational institutions, early childhood centers, and healthcare providers. OGC-REWCPAs holds staffing contracts with the NYC Administration for Children’s Services (ACS), the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH), and other agencies to provide experienced auditors, budget analysts, and fiscal staff. The firm actively recruits student interns and entry-level professionals for paid training and job placement opportunities on these and other public sector contracts, offering hands-on experience in governmental accounting, grants management, and compliance auditing.
We are dedicated to training future public accountants through comprehensive, practical, hands-on experience in both audit and accounting disciplines.
Internship Overview:
We are looking for recent graduates who have completed a degree in accounting and are excited to start their professional careers. This internship is perfect for individuals with little to no prior work experience who want hands-on exposure to public accounting. Interns will assist with financial audits, bookkeeping, compliance engagements, and client support under the supervision of licensed CPAs and seasoned audit professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform data entry and spreadsheet analysis to support audit and accounting engagements
- Assist with financial statement preparation, including trial balance reviews and adjusting journal entries
- Conduct bank reconciliations, account write-ups, and variance analysis
- Support client file maintenance and documentation tracking for PBC (Prepared by Client) requests
- Learn and assist in audit procedures such as sampling, walkthroughs, and control testing
- Work with accounting software such as QuickBooks, Accounting CS, and Microsoft Excel
- Help monitor e-filing of tax returns (sales tax, payroll tax) and follow up on client queries
- Support billing, collection tracking, and receipt processing
- Perform administrative support, including scanning, document organization, and email correspondence
Qualifications:
- Completed an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, data formatting, and reconciliations
- Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written)
- Motivated self-starter with a willingness to learn and take initiative
- Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- No prior accounting work experience required; internship is designed for entry-level training
Preferred:
- Brooklyn-based or able to commute to our Utica Avenue office
- Familiarity with accounting systems such as QuickBooks or Accounting CS
- Interest in pursuing CPA licensure or a career in public accounting
Work Schedule:
25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Schedules can be adjusted to accommodate part-time jobs or other professional development programs.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in public accounting to:
Email: rewhyte@ogc-rewcpas.com
Office Phone: (718) 467-8535