Are you always seeking the next learning opportunity? Do you excel in leadership roles? We'll help you develop your talents further than you ever thought possible. We'll help you orchestrate your transition from college student to business professional.

An internship is an excellent opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills obtained in accounting course work. For younger students, a successful internship is a significant contribution to a resume. Many employers are interested in the experience students have obtained during their internships. Even one college semester's worth of experience makes a graduate more attractive to a prospective employer.

No sitting around making copies or working in a back-office environment: You'll work with real clients. You'll see more, and you'll understand first-hand what a career in the accounting industry is like as you get a feel for what you would do if you worked full-time with our organization.

FAQ

Q: What do you look for in an intern?

A: We look for candidates who successfully manage strong academics with extracurricular activities. We want leaders, and we'll help you turn your leadership skills into valued contributions. At the same time, we want those who have an open mind and are teachable.

Q: What is GROCO®'s commitment to education?

A: You never stop learning. You've heard that a million times, but it really rings true at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co. During your internship, you'll have both formal and on-the-job training to help you develop technical and client service skills that will help you throughout your career. The knowledge and skills you'll obtain at our firm will be the building blocks for future professional development. Learning to participate in a professional environment is something that cannot be simulated in a classroom.

Q: What are the people like?

A: You'll meet and team with all sorts of people - some like you and some quite different, but all diverse, and all with a strong sense of collaboration in a fast-paced, challenging environment that supports our clients and your learning. Here at GROCO® we are a mild, family-friendly community  A "buddy " will be assigned to you, to help you get to know the organization, and to answer your questions during your internship.

Q: How do I apply for an internship?

A: We are not currently hiring interns for this season. However, that is subject to change in the future. Please check back with us from time to time.

Testimonials

The Life of an Intern

  "I have loved my time working at GROCO. In life we learn the most, when we experience what we are learning. As college students draw closer to receiving their degrees, they find themselves being pushed out into a work world that in some cases is completely foreign to them. Completing an internship at Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen and Company has allowed me, as a college student, to dip my feet into the accounting world before diving in.

"Each morning I walk through two large wooden doors inscribed in gold lettering with “Greenstein Rogoff Olsen & Co., LLP.” As I think of what can be accomplished in the new day, I greet staff that are making their way to their desks. If I do not have a project that I have been assigned, I see what needs to be accomplished as I check the racks up front or visit staff to see how I can assist them. In my short time at GROCO, I have learned the importance of pulling my load as a team member. No one person is given all of the work to do, but each staff member contributes in their own way to make sure that the task at hand is completed.

"As the year approached April 15th, I began to understand the true definition behind the words “tax season.” The work load began to pick up pace as I learned many new procedures in the office. 1040, 540 and other tax returns passed through my hands daily as I helped in processing them for clients. On busy days, I sometimes did not leave the office until 9:00pm, but these late nights were rewarded with dinner brought in by restaurants from around the area.

"My internship at Greenstein Rogoff Olsen & Co., LLP has allowed me to glimpse into the accounting world as I am discovering what my career will be like someday. The experiences and skills that I have obtained while working at the firm have built up my enthusiasm as I jump into my future."

Celeste
Intern

Ready to Work in the Real World

There are many good reasons to complete an accounting internship with Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., LLP (GROCO®). First, GROCO gives me the opportunity to prepare tax returns for corporations, partnerships, trusts and individuals. Aside from tax preparation, I also learn about corporate evaluations and audits.

Second, I am working in a pleasant atmosphere. As you know, during the tax season, everyone is tired and busy; however, I hear laughing and see smiling faces everywhere in the office. I was surprised when I met the partners. They don’t distance themselves from the staff. This may be my most favorite part of my internship.

Third, I deeply appreciate my "buddy." Each member at GROCO has an advisor. My advisor, Cindy, helps me every single day along with Mandy and Rupinder. I can say they are my tutors. If I have a question about my assignments that I get from a supervisor or partner, I never hesitate to ask them.

I have more good reasons to work with GROCO such as the Monday Tax classes with a Partner Ron Cohen, flexible starting work time, good refreshments in kitchen, free dinner during the busy season, nice weather, safe town, and more. Finally, as an intern, this experience with GROCO has helped me gain confidence to feel ready to work in the real world.

Jake
Intern

A Constructive Learning Environment

Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co, LLP has established and maintains a constructive learning environment. At the beginning of my internship my questions were endless. Whether it was a question about an assignment I was working on or how to operate certain software, finding answers to these and many other questions was easy because I had been assigned a “buddy” at the start of my internship – someone to help me overcome the challenges I would face as a new intern. In addition to my “buddy”, I had access to senior staff members, firm managers and directors, and even partners. All were willing and able to answer my questions.

I was surprised with the variety and complexity of work that I was given. Often, when people think of interns, what comes to mind are the mundane and menial tasks that no one else wants to do. However, at GROCO, I was given a myriad of challenging and rewarding assignments. I’ve had the opportunity to do a bit of it all: tax returns for individuals, businesses and trusts; bookkeeping and accounting for a variety of businesses; numerous payroll assignments; and challenging and rewarding research assignments.

Perhaps what I like most about working as an intern at GROCO is being treated as a member of their staff. The responsibilities I am given matter. Just like any other employee, I am expected to perform to the best of my ability; the work I accomplish is a reflection of who I am and, ultimately, the company itself. At Greenstein, Rogoff, Olsen & Co., you truly have an opportunity to contribute while gaining experience that will be beneficial in whatever professional career path you choose.

Myke
Intern

A Pleasant, Family-friendly Work Environment

I really enjoyed my internship at GROCO, for it gave me tremendous learning environment in the “real world” of accounting, filled with a number of professional challenges, and a chance to apply the knowledge I’d gained at school, while also giving me a family-like and extremely pleasant work environment.

During my brief but occasionally intense tenure, I could truly feel GROCO’s commitment to education: “You never stop learning.” For the first two weeks, I participated in several software training and Form 1040 study sessions on a number of topics. These formal training sessions gave me the basic knowledge of how to operate the accounting software and what to do to prepare an individual tax return. Also, I received continuous on-the-job training from my supervisor, Rose, who was tremendous. Her ongoing transfers of knowledge about stock options and how to apply that knowledge directly when preparing tax returns, which had complex and challenging stock transactions, was incredibly valuable and something I would not ordinarily learn at school.

Through my GROCO internship, I had an opportunity to have first-hand experience in the often high-pressure profession of Accounting; there was no shortage of varied and challenging assignments, including detailed research requirements, writing assignments for new changes in the 2008 tax codes, and retirement plan modifications to post on the GROCO website. My assignments included work on individual tax returns, those of trusts, corporations, and partnerships. This was topped off by work on bookkeeping and accounting for businesses, court accounting for trusts, and payroll assignments—whew! But the support that I was given kept it from being overwhelming.

What I liked the most working at GROCO was the pleasant, family-like work environment. People were friendly and willing to help without exception. My buddy, Cindy, helped me to get familiar with the firm and answered many of the questions I had during my internship. In addition to her, all the people at the firm are willing to help and answer my questions, no matter how simple and obvious the answer might have later appeared to be. Also, a flower appeared on my desk, a chocolate gift came from one of the Partners, and baby shower we prepared for a manger during the “busy week” showed what a family-friendly work environment should be like.

The experience and skills that I gained during my internship helped me to prepare for my future career and gain confidence: Now I feel ready to “go to work.” I can’t thank you enough for giving me this chance to see what the real world of accounting is like!

Lani Park
Intern
Brigham Young University-Macc Program