2026 Client Accounting Services Accountant Intern

Join Our Team as a CAS Intern - Build Your Future with Olsen Thielen!

Twin Cities based, Olsen Thielen & Co., Ltd, a progressive, century-old firm with locations in Roseville, MN and Eden Prairie, MN, is thrilled to offer YOU the opportunity to kickstart your career in public accounting! As a Client Accounting Services (CAS) Intern, you'll gain hands-on experience, learning directly from our team of experts, while working with a variety of clients across different industries. If you're looking for an exciting internship where you'll make an impact, grow professionally, and explore your passion for accounting, THIS is your chance!

Why Olsen Thielen?

Olsen Thielen is a regional firm with a local firm feel. We believe that in order to best serve our clients, we must prioritize the growth, satisfaction, and well-being of our employees.

Our culture is built on connection and inclusion, where every team member is valued and recognized for their contributions. We want to help you improve and enhance your life-both professionally and personally-by creating an environment that encourages growth, collaboration, and work-life balance.

We're passionate about partnering with our employees, helping every team member maximize their potential. If you're ready to learn, contribute, and take your first steps toward a rewarding career, Olsen Thielen is where you belong!

And if you're wondering what it's like to work here, check out this video showcasing our incredible culture: See Olsen Thielen Culture - CAS Department Video!

What Makes the CAS Internship Exciting?

As a CAS Intern, you will gain real-world experience working with a dynamic team of professionals and build your accounting skills as you assist clients with their financial needs. Your internship will include activities such as:

• Collaborating with Clients: Build confidence as you work directly with clients, preparing month-end financial reconciliations, statements, forecasts, budgets, and more.
• Learning Accounting Software Skills: Dive into tools like QuickBooks and Sage Intacct while gaining expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and more.
• Creating Impact: Support clients in improving their bookkeeping processes, developing best practices, and ensuring their financial health.
• Exposure to Multiple Industries: You'll work with a variety of business sectors, giving you versatile knowledge to apply to your future career.

This internship provides flexibility to work in Roseville office and potentially at client locations within the twin cities metro area to support our CAS clients. You'll report directly to CAS leadership and staff in charge of the client relationship, ensuring mentorship and guidance along the way.

Your Contributions as a CAS Intern May Include:

• Preparing and reviewing financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Assisting with payroll tasks, including tax filings, payments, and audits while learning about compliance standards.
• Supporting clients through accounting education, software training, and problem-solving.
• Collaborating with the team to produce documentation, meet deadlines, and maintain professional standards.
• Gaining exposure to basic tax forms and assisting in information gathering for tax preparation.

What We're Looking For in a CAS Intern:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics with at least four completed accounting courses.
• Strong academic record, GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles and bookkeeping practices.
• Excellent organization, time-management, and critical thinking skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication abilities with a client-focused approach.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and adaptable to overtime during busy periods.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team while managing independent tasks.
• Authorized to work in the United States and willing to travel locally within the Twin Cities metro area.

Olsen Thielen is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

At our firm, we're looking for candidates who are fully authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to welcoming dedicated professionals to our team!

Ready to embark on an exciting journey with Olsen Thielen? This is more than an internship; it's your steppingstone to a fulfilling career in public accounting. Apply today and let's shape the future together!

Olsen Thielen is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.