Accountant Internship - Winter or Spring 2027

Description

Our internship program offers a carefully curated range of experiences. Interns will discover the real world of accounting, auditing, and advisory services, and gain hands-on experience and knowledge. Interns will have opportunities to explore specialty areas that pique their unique interest. We use an intentional approach to create a meaningful journey where interns can explore various options and understand the vast possibilities with a career in public accounting.

Our firm is deeply committed to reshaping the profession’s reputation. That means balanced workloads, balanced work-life balance, and interesting work. If you’re curious, collaborative, and eager to learn, we want to meet you.

Our internships are designed as a steppingstone and an opportunity towards permanent employment.

Internship opportunities with Accounting Team and Partner collaboration:
• Planning and scheduling of client engagements
• Participation in client meetings
• Developing customized plans for clients under the supervision of Managers and
Partners
• Career development and training in business advising, international taxation, A&A, tax research, and niche areas
• Developing technical skills via on-the-job training
• Working as an important member of the accounting team to complete projects and provide client services
• Building working relationships with peers, accountants, and partners
• Working with the team to implement solutions for clients
• Devoting time to research and learning about market trends and business development in the industry
• Participating in research gathering as requested by the team
• Practice management exposure to training, technology and marketing

Location: Whatcom Office

Job Type: 40 hours / Full Time

Requirements

Junior or Senior actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident or authorized to work in the U.S.

About VSH

VSH is a growing full-service accounting and advisory firm in Bellingham. We offer a suite of services beyond traditional tax compliance and planning. Our team of professionals specialize in providing strategic advisory support, international and cross-border services, transition planning, outsourced accounting, and more, to local, regional, and international clients.

We put our people first. At VSH, our firm IS our team! Rich, specialized, and fulfilling careers begin with and are continuously fueled by a strong staff development program. We support skill building and career advancement every day through personal mentor relationships, career coaching, and forward-focused, personalized development plans for all.

Our core values prioritize the well-being of our employees, adaptability to change, pursuit of excellence, putting people first, and fostering collaboration with team members. At VSH, we take immense pride in providing unwavering support for our team’s personal and professional growth. Join us to experience a career of empowerment and success!

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

VSH is an Equal Employment Opportunity (“EEO”) Employer. VSH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

AI Disclaimer

VSH may use AI-assisted tools to support our initial résumé review process. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by VSH team members, and we monitor our tools to ensure compliance with federal nondiscrimination laws, which apply to AI and automated screening systems. If you need accommodation or prefer an alternative application method, please contact our HR department directly.