SVA Inc
Accounting Intern (Spring 2026)
SVA Inc, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
SVA is looking for an Intern to join our growing Accounting team in our Madison, WI location. This is a great introduction to the accounting and business worlds! You will be able to collaborate with an accomplished and diverse team of professionals to start and enhance your career with an independent and growing professional services firm that has been certified as a Great Place to Work®!SVA + You. Together, We Serve. People. Better.
Position Summary
Are you looking for a Spring 2026 accounting internship? SVA offers paid internship positions in tax, audit/assurance and management advisory services (MAS) that provide current accounting students with hands-on experience in a CPA firm during the busy season. The Accounting Intern assists with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and a variety of accounting activities and responsibilities. Work performed is similar to the activities of an entry-level staff accountant, and interns are regarded as full members of the SVA team throughout the duration of the internship.
Accounting Interns receive comprehensive training on all systems and processes. In addition, they are paired with a People Leader who will assign work, provide guidance on efficiencies, answer questions, help make decisions on difficult or complicated work, and review their progress periodically. Each intern is assigned a Buddy to assist with onboarding. Accounting Interns may work with clients indirectly, with supervision.
Accounting Interns will also have opportunities to network with other students/interns and SVA staff through social events and activities, open seating areas, on-site continuing education sessions and more. Our interns are considered an integral part of our staff and our goal is to provide the ultimate internship experience which can lead to full-time, permanent employment with SVA.
Essential Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tax Work
Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corp and C-Corp business tax returnsPrepare tax return extensionsAssist in the preparation of Form 1099 informational returns for clientsUpdate and maintain fixed asset reportsAnalyze client financial statements and records to prepare book to tax income reconciliations.Prepare adjusting journal entriesAudit and Assurance Work
Work with in-charges to complete assigned audits, reviews, and compilationsPrepare simple financial statementsPrepare analytic workpapers to identify trendsCreate property and equipment schedules and calculate depreciation and amortizationParticipate in and observe inventory countsPost journal entries and adjustments to working trial balanceManagement Advisory Services Work
Prepare accounting adjustments, bank reconciliations, and financial reportsGain experience in various accounting softwareAssist in the preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets for use in valuations and data analyticsAssist in the preparation of special accounting projectsUpdate and maintain fixed asset reports
Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of 3 years college experience preferred, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Apply Today!
Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement.We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!
SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute.
SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionar al gobierno federal la informacin de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted est autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..
Position Summary
Are you looking for a Spring 2026 accounting internship? SVA offers paid internship positions in tax, audit/assurance and management advisory services (MAS) that provide current accounting students with hands-on experience in a CPA firm during the busy season. The Accounting Intern assists with a wide range of duties, including analyzing data, preparing financial reports, and a variety of accounting activities and responsibilities. Work performed is similar to the activities of an entry-level staff accountant, and interns are regarded as full members of the SVA team throughout the duration of the internship.
Accounting Interns receive comprehensive training on all systems and processes. In addition, they are paired with a People Leader who will assign work, provide guidance on efficiencies, answer questions, help make decisions on difficult or complicated work, and review their progress periodically. Each intern is assigned a Buddy to assist with onboarding. Accounting Interns may work with clients indirectly, with supervision.
Accounting Interns will also have opportunities to network with other students/interns and SVA staff through social events and activities, open seating areas, on-site continuing education sessions and more. Our interns are considered an integral part of our staff and our goal is to provide the ultimate internship experience which can lead to full-time, permanent employment with SVA.
Essential Functions
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Tax Work
Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corp and C-Corp business tax returnsPrepare tax return extensionsAssist in the preparation of Form 1099 informational returns for clientsUpdate and maintain fixed asset reportsAnalyze client financial statements and records to prepare book to tax income reconciliations.Prepare adjusting journal entriesAudit and Assurance Work
Work with in-charges to complete assigned audits, reviews, and compilationsPrepare simple financial statementsPrepare analytic workpapers to identify trendsCreate property and equipment schedules and calculate depreciation and amortizationParticipate in and observe inventory countsPost journal entries and adjustments to working trial balanceManagement Advisory Services Work
Prepare accounting adjustments, bank reconciliations, and financial reportsGain experience in various accounting softwareAssist in the preparation of complex Excel spreadsheets for use in valuations and data analyticsAssist in the preparation of special accounting projectsUpdate and maintain fixed asset reports
Qualifications
Education:
A minimum of 3 years college experience preferred, pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field.
Apply Today!
Begin a long-term relationship with a company where motivation drives advancement.We invite you to explore employment opportunities with us and see how you can have an exciting and enjoyable career!
SVA is certified as a great workplace by the Great Place to Work® institute.
SVA participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.
SVA participa en E-Verify y proporcionar al gobierno federal la informacin de su Formulario I-9 para confirmar que usted est autorizado para trabajar en los EE.UU..