Job Description
We are seeking motivated and detail-oriented candidates to join our team as Summer 2026 Accounting Interns. This internship is perfect for students who are currently pursuing their degree in accounting and are eager to gain practical experience in the field. As an Accounting Intern, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, gain hands-on experience, and develop a strong foundation in accounting practices. This internship will provide you with invaluable insights and skills that will prepare you for a successful career in accounting.
The Mercadien Group is currently recruiting for our winter internship programs starting in June 2026.
Responsibilities - Understands basic file structure of an engagement
- Asks questions and proactively communicates
- Gathers appropriate evidence and/or information with guidance using; effective client inquiries, test of details, and basic analytical procedures
- Evaluates evidence and/or information gathered appropriately with guidance
- Participates in debriefing and team meetings
- Proactively reviews schedule
Requirements
- Junior/Senior Accounting Major
- Attention to detail and organizational skills
- Must be able to communicate clearly, both verbally and in written format. A strong command of the English language and grammar is necessary
- Must be able to travel to office in Hamilton, NJ and/or client location as needed
- Must be able to commit and adhere to a regular and consistent schedule during normal day business hours
- Responsible for transportation and housing
Additional Information - June 2-August 15 (dates subject to change)
- 3 days per week (ideally 9am-5pm) totaling about 24 hours per week
Location 3625 Quakerbridge Road
Hamilton, NJ 08619
Mercadien is a leading and growing regional accounting and advisory firm with partners and staff that believe our best work starts with our people. When you come on board, you become a part of our community and extended family. We're entrepreneurs at heart; passionate about creating opportunities, innovating inside and outside of our business, achieving work/life integration, helping our employees reach their potential, and having fun!
Our core values: Integrity, excellence, responsibility, creativity, and respect are the foundation of our firm. They inform and guide us in everything we do and fuel our client work and relationships. We are a teamwork-focused firm and support each other professionally and personally. We're collaborative by nature and enjoy being actively involved in our communities. Driven by integrity and social responsibility, our associates serve more than 100 civic and charitable organizations, as individuals and through the Mercadien Foundation. At Mercadien, the opportunities are endless.
To all recruitment agencies: The Mercadien Group does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our job alias, Mercadien associates or any other company location. The Mercadien Group is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
This employer participates in E-Verify. Mercadien will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the government cannot confirm that you are work authorized, Mercadien is required to provide you written instructions and an opportunity to contact SSA and/or DHS before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment.
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