2026 Spring Internship - Client Accounting Services (CAS)

Rushton is seeking candidates for their spring CAS 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 senior year of college or graduate school with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Candidates will have the opportunity to gain real-world experience providing insight into the daily tasks and responsibilities of an entry-level staff accountant. For those with prior experience there are opportunities to take on more advanced tasks and projects that build upon their existing knowledge and skills.

Under close supervision interns will perform a variety of entry-level tasks with opportunities to work on special projects based on their level of experience. These tasks may include but are not limited to :

• Financial Write-up for tax returns
• General Bookkeeping
• QuickBooks Online Training
• Tax return preparation
• Perform bookkeeping functions
• Perform data entry functions
• Assist with payroll processing
• Work with accounting and tax specific software
• Track and analyze information
• Perform client file imaging tasks

All internship positions are paid positions. The SpringCAS Internship program is January through Mid-April. Students are required to work 20-26 hours a week.

Requirements for the position :

Enrolled in college pursuing degree with a major or concentration in accounting

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 20-26 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

Rushton is located in Gainesville Georgia just 45 minutes north of downtown Atlanta. Celebrating 40 years in business the firm is one of Northeast Georgias 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.

Our firm believes strongly in family values and works together to provide opportunities for a healthy work and home relationship. We offer a tremendous growth opportunity for aspiring staff members seeking to grow themselves personally and professionally. 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 areas beauty in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and on the shores of 38000-acre Lake Lanier is matched by a vibrant business cultural and entertainment environment.

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.

Required Experience :

Intern

Key Skills

Account Payable,Invoicing,Journal Entry,Data Entry,Accounting & Finance,Tax Returns,QuickBooks,General Ledger Accounting,Microsoft Excel,Reporting,Payroll,Financial statement,Account Receivable,ACCA,CPA

Employment Type : Intern

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1