JOIN THE JOURNEY TEAM!

We’re not your typical accounting and advisory firm. At Journey, we combine excellence in our work with a team-first mindset and a culture that’s seriously fun. We’re constantly looking for innovative ways to serve our clients better — and we love bringing in smart, curious minds who are in it for more than just the busy season.

**This paid internship is for students who are exploring a future in a small to midsize firm and are interested in a full-time position post-graduation (if it’s a good fit).

What You’ll Work On

This is more than an internship — it’s a potential launchpad to full-time career post-graduation. You’ll play a key role on projects that matter, both to our clients and our team:

Client Accounting Support:

• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger activity
• Prepare financial reports like income statements and balance sheets
• Assist with client consultations (yes, you’ll be in the room) on accounting, tax, and operational strategy
• Support with quarterly estimates, tax return prep, and other hands-on work

Firm-Wide Projects

• Help build a training and resource library to make financial literacy more accessible to clients
• Assist in rolling out a new centralized CRM system
• Collaborate on the creation of our annual client communications calendar
• Research and recommend new technologies that help us stay one step ahead

What We’re Looking For

We’re building a team of people who:

• Have a genuine curiosity about how businesses work and grow
• Are teachable, open to feedback, and proactive
• Are driven by excellence, not ego
• Communicate clearly and professionally
• Know how to manage their time, ask good questions, and get the job done

We’d especially love to meet you if:

• You’re interested in continuing on beyond the summer/fall (if it’s a good fit)
• You’re interest in starting and building a career at a small/midsize firm
• You’re considering the CPA track in the future (huge PLUS if interested in tax)

Minimum Qualifications

• Rising junior or senior during Summer 2025; Junior/Senior status during Fall 2025
• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Accounting (preferred) or a related field
• Basic understanding of GAAP and a willingness to grow

Details

• This would be an in-person internship. We have offices in Grand Rapids, MI or Woodridge, IL. 
• Standard business hours: 8:30am–5:30pm EST/CST (with some flexibility when coordinated)
• For the summer, we would be looking for 30-40 hours/week; for fall, we would be looking for 15-40 hours/week).