HW&Co. isn’t your typical CPA and Consulting firm. We have a variety of non-traditional specialties, resulting in a diversity of employee personalities and strengths.
We’re a public accounting and consulting firm with around 150 people across five locations in Cleveland, Columbus, and Mansfield. We provide comprehensive business advisory and financial services in auditing and assurance, healthcare, private business advisory, revenue cycle, and tax. Our clients include agribusiness, manufacturing, and privately held companies to name a few, but our specialties lie within healthcare and nonprofit clientele.
Our continuing growth provides significant advancement and career opportunities for our people. Our employees receive the advantage of engaging directly with clients, formalized mentoring programs, and strong development and training. We offer competitive benefits and salaries including generous PTO, incentives to pass the CPA exam, and much more. We make sure our employees are comfortable and prioritize their mental health through “dress for your day”, flexible hours and hybrid work plans, etc.
Intern Perks -
- Busy season recognition initiatives - catered meals, "Employees Who Change Everything", "Weekend Away" + stipend, post-busy season appreciation party
- Health and wellness - Motion Connected, on-site workout facility, sports tournaments, standing desks
- Other - cell phone reimbursement, company SWAG, on-site car wash and covered parking, on-site dining and shopping
- Team celebrations and events - "Approved Time Off" days, employee certification and firm award celebrations, firm-wide and holiday parties, "FUN Committee"
Job Description –
Accounting interns are responsible for routine assignments based on their area of focus, and report to Senior Accountants and Job Managers. Each intern receives a mentor where they can ask questions and learn more about the role, as well as a week of training with videos targeting each department and the overall firm. The value of the busy season internship includes gaining experience during a crucial part of the year, the opportunity to work on a variety of clients and work, and so much more!
With a choice between audit, healthcare, private business advisory, or tax, our spring internship allows one to explore their career preferences in a real-world setting. It runs from January to April, and interns are expected to work 40-55 hours a week with three days at a client or office and two days remote. There’s also a requirement to take the school semester off to be able to successfully keep up with learning opportunities and workload.
Job Responsibilities –
To support the Firm’s mission and values by exhibiting the following behaviors:
- accountability, collaboration, excellence, and innovation
Become familiar with the Firm’s policies and procedures
What you'll learn:
- How to interact with clients and network with HW&Co. accounting professionals
- How to assist with and prepare a variety of cost reports, financial statements and/or tax returns
- How to analyze and review financial data for a variety of industries and situations
- A working knowledge of accounting research, software, and standards
Perform other duties as assigned
Job Qualifications –
- Bachelor’s and/or master's degree in accounting (or pursuing currently)
- Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Involvement in extracurricular activities and/or work experience
- Show excellent academic success
- Strong organizational skills and time management
- The ability to handle confidential and sensitive information
- The ability to interact with clients and employees of all levels of the Firm
Diversity Statement –
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is shown throughout the work we do for our clients and in our offices. We believe that different backgrounds and ideas help individuals and teams thrive, lead to a positive work environment, and strengthen relationships.
Working Conditions –
- Hybrid and remote options are available
- Involves in-office and work in the field where tasks are performed concurrently
- Office locations in Woodmere, Willoughby, Westerville, Middleburg Heights, and Mansfield
- Overtime hours required (especially during the months of January through April)
