Public Accounting Intern

Thompson Greenspon Summer 2026 Internship – Public Accounting

Location: Fairfax, Virginia (on-site)
Internship Dates: June 7 – July 30, 2027 (Week of July 5th off in observance of Independence Day)
Hours: Up to 32 hours/week (Monday–Thursday)

Are you exploring a career in public accounting? Join Thompson Greenspon, one of Northern Virginia’s largest and most respected accounting firms, for our award-winning summer internship designed to give you hands-on experience in a collaborative, professional environment.

This internship offers a rotational structure, giving you exposure to multiple departments within the firm:

Audit: Assist with audit procedures including accounts payable, cash, fixed assets, and 401(k) plans.

Tax: Gain experience preparing personal and business tax returns, as well as projections.

Client Accounting & Advisory Services: Work with QuickBooks and support various accounting functions.

Additional Opportunities Include:

Soft skills training and professional development sessions

Exposure to industry-leading accounting software

Participation in firm-sponsored social and volunteer events

Interactive discussions and employee Q&A panels

Weekly meetings with a dedicated mentor

The chance to collaborate with professionals across all levels of the firm

Candidate qualifications

This internship requires US work authorization

Major groups

Accounting

Financial Management

Business Administration & Management 

Minimum GPA 3.0

This internship is ideal for students eager to learn, grow, and gain meaningful insight into the accounting profession. Come see what it’s like to be part of a firm that invests in your future! For more information on Thompson Greenspon, visit us here:  Thompson Greenspon - Metro DC, Northern VA CPAs and Advisors