HW&Co. is a public accounting and consulting firm with around 150 people across five locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Mansfield. We provide comprehensive business advisory and financial services in auditing and assurance, healthcare, private business advisory, revenue cycle, and tax. Our clients include agribusiness, manufacturing, and privately held companies to name a few, and our specialties lie within healthcare and non-profit clientele.

Job Description –

With a choice between audit, healthcare, private business advisory, or tax, our spring internship allows one to explore their career preferences in a real-world setting. Accounting interns are responsible for routine assignments based on their area of focus, and report to Senior Accountants and Job Managers. The value of the busy season internship includes gaining experience during a crucial part of the year, the opportunity to work on a variety of clients and work, and so much more!

Each intern receives a mentor where they can ask questions and learn more about the role, as well as a week of training with videos targeting each department and the overall firm. It runs from January to April, and interns are expected to work 40-55 hours a week with three days at a client or office and two days remote. There's also a requirement to take the school semester off to be able to successfully keep up with learning opportunities and workload.

Job Responsibilities –
 

• Support the Firm's mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
• accountability, collaboration, excellence, and innovation
   
• Become familiar with the Firm's policies and procedures

What you'll learn:
 

• How to interact with clients and network with HW&Co. accounting professionals
• How to assist with and prepare a variety of cost reports, financial statements and/or tax returns
• How to analyze and review financial data for a variety of industries and situations
• A working knowledge of accounting research, software, and standards
   

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications –
 

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in accounting (or pursuing currently)
• Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent academic success
• Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work experience
• Strong organizational skills and time management
• The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
• The ability to interact with clients and employees of all levels of the Firm
   

Benefits –
 

• Competitive wages
• CPA incentives - additional paid time off, Becker partnership, bonus program, celebration upon passing, exam cost reimbursement, success cohort
• "Dress for Your Day"
• Excellent health and life insurance programs
• Flex hours and hybrid schedules
• Generous paid time off
• Performance bonus and referral bonus programs
• 401k and profit sharing
   

Perks (some vary by office location) –
 

• Busy season recognition initiatives - catered meals, "Employees Who Change Everything", post-busy season appreciation party, "Weekend Away" + stipend
• Health & wellness - Motion Connected, on-site workout facility, sports tournaments, standing desks
• Other - cell phone reimbursement, company SWAG, covered parking and on-site car wash, on-site dining and shopping
• Team celebrations and events - "Approved Time Off" days, employee certification and firm award celebrations, firm-wide and holiday parties, "FUN Committee"
   

Diversity Statement –

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is shown throughout the work we do for our clients and in our offices. We believe that different backgrounds and ideas help individuals and teams thrive, lead to a positive work environment, and strengthen relationships.

Working Conditions –
 

• Office locations in Woodmere, Willoughby, Westerville, Middleburg Heights, and Mansfield
• Overtime hours required for client serving roles (especially during the months of January through April)