Accounting Intern - Windsor, CT (Spring 2025)

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human service reimbursement consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health and human service programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health care reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 20 offices and have over 950 associates nationwide.

At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government healthcare clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team.

Why Intern at Myers and Stauffer?

• Experience meaningful work that enhances the quality and effectiveness of government health care programs.
• Dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity in our workplace by promoting continuous education and offering employee resource groups.
• Mentorship programs and exposure to key senior leadership and partners all eager to support our interns.
• No traditional "busy season" due to our unique work and overlapping engagement team schedules.
• Committed to connecting with Staff and Interns across the country through regular social events and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through our annual company-wide food drive competition and other volunteering events.

Additional Benefits We Offer Our Full-Time Team Members:

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance along with other competitive employee benefits
• Vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, and two floating holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and available support resources
• 401K with company matching for eligible employees
• Tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, paid volunteer community service time, mentor program, and a variety of other employee programs and perks

Position Overview:

The Accounting Intern will work directly under the supervision of a member of the accounting services management team and will provide outstanding service to internal and external clients. This position has the potential to become a direct hire in a full time position after graduation.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all aspects of a project or work in progress and apply knowledge gained to future projects
• Possess and apply a solid understanding of the work environment; be punctual and present
• Develop a general understanding of Myers and Stauffer Services
• Respond to inquiries and requests
• Strive to attain goals established by direct supervisors
• Positive attitude toward self, other professionals, clients, and Myers and Stauffer
• Ability to gain computer proficiency relative to administrative programs, spreadsheets, word processing, and internet research
• Professional in appearance and manner
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

Requirements:

• Intern must be working toward a Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting or related field
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 preferred
• Active participation in student organizations and work experience in related field a plus, but not required
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Well organized with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Effectively multi-task with planning and efficiency
• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize assignments
• Must be able to work in a team environment
• Proficient use of applicable software programs, including Microsoft Office suite

This position will be on site in our office in Windsor, CT. The schedule is flexible as long as the intern is available to work at least 3 days/week within a "typical" Monday - Friday business week.

The Team:
Myers and Stauffer takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. For this position, the intern will report to one of our Managers or Senior Managers and will be assigned a team member as a Peer Contact.

Work Style:
Our general business hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, but can vary based on business needs. As a company, we are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.

We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Myers and Stauffer is committed to investing in your career development and providing the necessary.

The hourly rate for this job in this market is $26.00-$26.00. The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.

The compensation above is not representative of an employee's total compensation. Beyond income, should you become a full-time team member, you have access to comprehensive medical and dental insurance, retirement savings, life and disability insurance, health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts, certification incentives, education assistance, referral program and much more.

We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis starting in mid-August through late September. We hope to conduct all interviews by mid-October, but will continue to review applications and schedule interviews until all available positions have been filled.