Build Your Accounting Career With Us
At O’Keefe Accounting Group, we believe students learn best by being actively involved, supported through mentorship, and exposed to real client work from day one.
We are looking for motivated accounting students who are eager to learn, develop professionally, and gain meaningful hands-on experience in public accounting. At O’Keefe Accounting Group, interns are given the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals, build practical skills, and gain exposure to a wide variety of client work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
This position is ideal for students pursuing or planning to pursue their CPA designation.
Internship Opportunities Available
As an intern with our firm, you will gain practical experience across tax, assurance, accounting, and client services while working closely with experienced CPAs and team members. We believe in providing students with meaningful practical experience that supports both professional growth and the pursuit of the CPA designation.
Gain Hands-On Experience In:
- Assisting with audit, review, and compilation engagements
- Preparing financial statements in accordance with ASPE and ASNPO standards
- Working with personal, corporate, and HST tax returns
- Supporting bookkeeping and accounting functions using QuickBooks, Sage, CaseWare, and TaxCycle
- Participating in client engagements and real-world accounting processes
- Developing knowledge of assurance, accounting, and tax standards
Why Join O’Keefe Accounting Group?
- Work directly with experienced CPAs in a collaborative and supportive environment
- Gain exposure to a wide variety of industries, clients, and accounting services
- Build practical experience that supports your CPA journey and long-term career goals
- Work in a modern, digitally advanced office environment
- Enjoy a workplace that values mentorship, professional development, and work-life balance
- Receive meaningful hands-on experience with real client work and professional responsibilities
- Be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, communication, and professional growth
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking students who:
- Are pursuing a degree or diploma in accounting or business
- Have strong communication and organizational skills
- Are detail-oriented and eager to learn
- Take initiative and work well in a team environment
- Are interested in pursuing the CPA designation
Internship Details
- Office Location: 25 King Street East, Cobourg, Ontario
- Competitive compensation starting at $24/hour
- Flexible scheduling available to support academic commitments when possible
- Opportunity to gain experience across multiple areas of public accounting
- Potential for future opportunities within the firm
Internship Experience
Internships completed during January through April provide exposure to our busiest season, including assurance engagements, personal tax, and compilation work. Internships during other periods provide additional exposure to compilations, review engagements, bookkeeping, CRA correspondence, and accounting standards. Regardless of timing, interns are given meaningful opportunities to develop practical skills, gain industry knowledge, and build confidence in a professional accounting environment.
Apply With Us
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and a brief cover letter outlining their interest in the position to [email protected] using the subject line:
“Accounting Intern Application”
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Pay: From $24.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
