Job Description
We value flexibility while also recognizing the benefits of in‑person collaboration. This role follows a hybrid work model based in our downtown Portland office, with a minimum of two days per week on-site and the remaining time worked remotely.
Summer internship: June-August 2027
Some may think a job is just a job, but at Perkins & Co we believe in igniting possibilities by helping our employees develop careers that fulfill their ambitions. We hire great people and give them a great place to work. Our secret to keeping them around is a positive culture, strong community involvement and a dedication to getting better every day. Our interns are considered part of the Perkins & Co team and treated as such, including the opportunity to partake in our wellness activities, firm-wide celebrations and other Perkins Perks.
An internship with Perkins & Co provides an excellent opportunity to roll up your sleeves and perform staff accountant level tax or audit & assurance (A&A) work, while getting to know the unique culture of our firm. With the support of your engagement teams and fellow interns, you will learn the basic processes of audit or tax work through the use of leading edge software and systems. You will leverage all the knowledge you’ve gained through school and receive comprehensive training provided by Perkins’ CPAs in order to effectively service our clients.
Our interns will work in either the Tax Department, or the Audit Department. While that choice doesn’t have to be made at the time of submitting an application, we will want to get to know more about you and your preferences (if any) as you progress through the selection process. Compensation is $30 per hour (to be adjusted to market if necessary).
Where do you want to go?
Let’s Get There.
You’re just starting your accounting journey and we recognize that your career is going to be as unique as you are. Our internship is designed to give you a realistic preview of the work you’ll perform in public accounting and set you up for success. You’ll receive comprehensive training and be treated like Staff Accountants during your time with us. You’ll benefit from individualized attention from managers and shareholders while you contribute to our collaborative environment that encourages all employees to learn from each other.
Responsibilities
An Intern at Perkins will perform a variety of tax or A&A work. In the tax department they may prepare federal and state tax returns for businesses and individuals, assist with income tax planning, research technical tax issues and assist with other business consulting projects.
In the audit department they may prepare workpapers for a variety of financial statement engagements, provide analysis of account balances and documents findings and assist with other A&A projects. They work with clients in gaining an understanding of their business and they apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS) in the preparation of workpapers. Interns will also perform research on technical accounting issues.
An Intern utilizes a variety of accounting software programs and will develop some proficiency in the use of those programs. They will begin to develop working knowledge of internal workflow and procedures, as well as organize and coordinate their schedules with a variety of supervisors. They are responsible for understanding the rules governing Certified Public Accountants including the AICPA Professional Code of Ethics and complying with the company’s code of ethics, independence rules and quality control procedures.
Qualifications
- Must be working to obtain a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field and eligible for the CPA Exam; anticipated CPA eligibility between December 2027 and August 2028 (flexibility to December 2028 for those targeting tax positions)
- Working knowledge of basic office technology and software (MS Office Suite)
- Must have high integrity and trustworthiness
- Ability to learn accounting specific software and research tools
- Must be goal oriented and have a desire to learn
- Possess strong aptitude for analytical, technical, and problem-solving work
- Professional communication skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
- A minimum GPA of 3.0.
A company you’ll feel proud to be part of.
We don’t like to brag, but we have some significant accolades under our belt—all thanks to our passionate teams. At Perkins, we feel good about our work and love that our community feels good about it, too.
- The largest women-owned accounting firm in Oregon & Clark and Skamania counties, WA.
- 12th largest women-owned business in Oregon & Clark and Skamania counties, WA.
- 3rd Most Diverse Accounting Firm in Portland Metro (Portland Business Journal)
- Best of Accounting Diamond Award Winner for Exceptional Client Service (ClearlyRated)
- #1 Most Admired Accounting firm in Oregon & SW Washington. 16 years on Oregon’s Most Admired Companies list (Portland Business Journal)
- America’s Best Tax and Accounting Firms (Forbes)
- America’s Most Recommended Tax and Accounting Firms 2024 (USA Today)
- We AAM to Serve award for Corporate Philanthropic Efforts (Association for Accounting Marketing)
- Best Accountant of Portland (Willamette Week reader’s poll)
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you? If so, please submit your resume, cover letter and a copy of your unofficial transcripts for consideration. Note: the application form will not ask you for transcripts specifically. Please combine all documents into one PDF and submit that as your resume. Thank you!
Deadline to apply:
- Friday, May 1, 2026
Questions or problems with the application? Email to [email protected] .
Perkins & Co is an Equal Opportunity Employer
