Dare to be different?  Are you looking to follow the herd, or do you see yourself as a trailblazer? If you’re ready to chart new territory, maybe it’s time to launch your professional career with a unique, well-paid full-time internship at Novogradac & Company LLP. Novogradac is hiring Financial Forecasting Staff Accountant Interns to explore our firm for busy season 2025 (January 2025 through the end of May 2025).

Position Summary

Under close supervision, this Financial Forecasting Accountant internship role, which specializes in financial forecasting and mixed-finance transaction structuring, will complete a variety of assignments as designated by the Supervisor or Manager. Some positions at Novogradac may be open to remote or hybrid work arrangements depending on business needs. Please discuss available options with your recruiter.

Your Contributions and Responsibilities

• Complete assignments, including the preparation of financial forecasts for tax credit subsidized transactions as directed by the Senior or Manager
• Evaluate and extract financial and non-financial data from information provided by clients, including letters of intent, audited financial statements, tax returns, partnership agreements, loan agreements and other documents
• Consult with the Senior on ways to optimize tax credit equity investments by evaluating different ownership structures, federal and state subsidies, as well as debt and equity financing options
• Document and reference assumptions used in the financial forecasts
• Prepare summarized financial data reports
• Identify and communicate potential problem areas during engagements
• Assist with accounting, audit and tax engagements with respect to year-end financial statement audits and tax returns as well as cost certifications and cost segregation studies
• Other duties and projects as assigned

Your Background and Skills

• Working toward a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or economics
• GPA of 3.2 or higher
• Ability to sit for the CPA exam or passed sections of the CPA exam is a plus
• Exhibit interest in developing a better knowledge of community development finance, renewable energy and other tax credit subsidized investments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Perform work accurately and in a time-efficient manner with strong attention to detail
• Strong organizational and follow-through skills, ability to coordinate complex activities and prioritize conflicting demands and deadlines
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and make adjustments as directed
• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a productive, team-oriented environment
• Strong computer skills, including solid skill in the Microsoft Office suite (particularly Excel) and report writing tools, and ability to learn new programs quickly
• Maintain a professional demeanor with coworkers and clients
• Adhere to internal Firm deadlines (time entry)

Why work with us?

Our firm is committed to providing our people with opportunities to excel professionally.  We believe in the importance of a welcoming work culture and quality work-life integration to support our staff as we grow together.

We’re leading the way to a better future of work culture. 

• Increased number of paid holidays per year
• Competitive salaries with continuous review of market conditions
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements
• Remote and hybrid opportunities
• Expanding Social Impact department for a healthy, happy, inclusive and productive workplace

The benefits of joining our team

• Strong growth opportunities
• Strong emphasis on quality work-life integration
• Dress for your day policy
• Resources of a national firm
• Compensation: $26.00/HR

Get to know us better!

Hello! We’re Novogradac & Company LLP, a national certified public accounting and consulting firm headquartered in San Francisco. Founded in 1989, the allied group of Novogradac companies has grown to more than 800 employees and partners with more than 25 offices throughout the country.

Novogradac & Company LLP is one of the nation’s top 40 certified public accounting and consulting firms and is a recognized leader in real estate and community development. Novogradac provides publicly and privately held national enterprises with a full spectrum of audit, tax, valuation, expert witness and litigation support, property compliance and general consulting services and works extensively in the affordable housing, community development, historic preservation and renewable energy fields.

Ready to learn more?

This is a paid internship. To be considered for this position, interested candidates MUST apply via our company website:  http://careers.novoco.com/   

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer. Novogradac’s culture is centered on education, acceptance, innovation and opportunity. We value diversity and respect the different perspectives that each of our employees bring to Novogradac no matter their age, race, religion, gender identity or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating an equitable and inclusive workplace for our entire workforce.

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