Accounting Internships at MBE CPAs
Start Strong. Learn Fast. Make an Impact.
At MBE CPAs, we treat internships as the beginning of your career journey. From day one, you’ll get hands-on exposure to real clients, work alongside experienced professionals, and build the foundation for a successful future in accounting.
Why Choose MBE CPAs for Your Internship?
Interning with MBE CPAs means more than observing from the sidelines. You’ll do meaningful work, contribute to client projects, and be part of a team that’s invested in your growth.
- Practical experience servicing client accounts, with responsibilities spanning business and individual tax filings and accounting
- One-on-one mentorship from professionals who’ve been in your shoes
- A collaborative environment where questions are welcomed, and learning is constant
- Opportunities to explore different areas of accounting before choosing your path
We offer Spring and Summer paid and college-backed Internships, each designed to provide a well-rounded experience across multiple areas of the firm. Our ultimate goal? To offer a full-time career opportunity at the end of your internship for those who demonstrate strong potential and align with our values.
Available Internship Locations
We offer internship opportunities in our Arizona, Colorado, and Wisconsin offices. Each office has its own culture, but all share the same commitment to mentorship and professional development.
Arizona
- Chandler
Colorado
- Durango
Wisconsin
- Baraboo
- Door County
- Mauston
- Reedsburg
- Sun Prairie
- Wausau
Growth and Development Opportunities
We see internships as the first step in a long-term career with us. That’s why MBE offers a clear intern-to-partner career track that supports your goals every step of the way.
- Onboarding and training built for interns
- Direct access to partners, directors, and managers, where you work alongside them as part of the team.
- Exposure to a variety of service areas, including CAS, Individual Tax, and Business Tax
- Opportunities to explore whether you want to be a generalist or specialize in a specific area
- An open door policy that gives you direct access to partners, directors, and managers so you can get guidance and support whenever you need it
Many of our interns return as full-time Staff Accountants because they’ve seen firsthand how much MBE invests in their success.
What Sets MBE Apart
We’ve built a network of affiliate companies designed to support our clients holistically. For our team, that means more opportunities to learn, grow, and specialize across different services and industries, all within the MBE family.
As an intern, you’ll get a glimpse into this broader ecosystem and gain insight into how different service lines and industry specialties work together to deliver a full-service client experience.
What Our Employees Say About Their Internship Experience
MBE CPAs prides itself on being a “pay it forward” organization. Someone trained me, I owe it to my team and the profession to keep giving back by continuing to put training efforts into the next generation.
I started at MBE as an intern. Once hired for a full-time role, I was quickly given opportunities to work with clients. This sets MBE apart from its competition. The client-facing opportunities have been the most rewarding, in terms of impact, of my career.
Brett Liebfried, CPA
I started as an intern, then was hired on full-time after my college graduation. From there, I was promoted to manager within 18 months. It all felt so quick, but in the long run, I feel like it’s the best for me. Now I manage a book of clients and have help with our 1099 process, and now I am the business tax liaison, helping new hires and training in our business tax department.
Dana Marshall, Tax Manager
Our Core Values
These aren’t just words on a wall. Our values are built into how we work with each other and our clients every day.
Ready to apply?
If you’re ready to take the first step toward a meaningful and rewarding accounting career, we’d love to hear from you.