Summer 2027 Accounting Intern

BGM is seeking bright, motivated, and service-minded accounting students for our Summer Internship Program that will run from May 2027 through August 2027.  Interns will work approximately 30 hours per week with flexibility to create your own schedule!

Our Internship Program is designed for you to assist and provide audit and tax services to clients, with a primary focus on gaining exposure to a particular industry.  Throughout your internship, you will be partnered with team members in varying roles of the Firm to help foster your success, ensure your assimilation into the Firm, and provide you with ongoing feedback on your job performance.

As an Intern, you will:

• Assist with the detail work of audits, reviews, compilations, and other assurance services for clients;
• Collect and analyze data to detect deficient controls, duplicated efforts, fraud, or non-compliance with laws, regulations, and management policies;
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress and audit results to supervisors;
• Prepare tax returns and reviews with the tax team;
• Complete tax related research and special projects as needed;
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge in one or more industries;
• Expand industry knowledge through greater exposure to peers, internal experts, clients, regular self-study, and formal training opportunities.

Based on performance, career goals, and business conditions, you could walk away with a full-time job offer.

Who is our Ideal Intern?

First and foremost, our ideal Intern will possess the ability to work with our Core Values at the heart of everything you do.  These values are:

• Integrity first
• Service above self
• Concern for team members
• Entrepreneurial spirit
• Quality and timely results
• Innovative and creative solutions
• Balance of life
• Caring client relationships
• Embrace change and constant learning

In addition, we are looking for Interns who are:

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program in Accounting
• A Junior, Senior or high status
• Customer service minded, and have experience working in some form of a customer service role
• Able to work a minimum of 20-30 hours per week during the Internship
• Able to work effectively both on a team and independently
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Residing in the Des Moines area during the internship
• Authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis

Who is BGM?

BGM offers entrepreneurs, business owners, organizations and individuals a wide range of advisory, audit, accounting and tax services to meet business and personal needs.

We don’t just solve problems, we anticipate needs. We don’t just provide ideas, we provide insight. And we don’t just look at the bottom line, we look for opportunities. We work with our clients to create innovative solutions to help grow their business, achieve their goals, and realize their passion.  We service a wide variety of industries including agriculture, healthcare, cannabis, professional services and more!