Accounting Internships at Rubino
Applications for Our Summer 2027 Internship Program Are Now Closed
Thank you for your interest in building your accounting career with Rubino! We appreciate everyone who applied and invite you to check back in fall 2027 for opportunities to join our Summer 2028 internship program.
Explore Your Future Possibilities with Rubino
Gain hands-on public accounting experience at Rubino. Our internship program gives college students opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real client engagements, and explore career paths in tax, audit, consulting, and outsourced accounting.
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Build Your Accounting Career With Real Experience
Real client experience
Work alongside Rubino professionals on actual client engagements rather than relying only on simulations or classroom exercises.
Exposure to specialized accounting
See how accounting professionals serve businesses, nonprofit organizations, government contractors, housing organizations, and other clients with specialized accounting and compliance needs.
Professional mentorship
Learn from experienced professionals who can help you understand not just how accounting work is completed, but why it matters to the client.
Career development
Build technical and professional skills while learning how tax, audit, outsourced accounting, and advisory teams work together.
Resume building
Complete Rubino’s specialized internship learning path and earn certificates you can add to your resume.
Choose Your Accounting Internship Experience
Gain hands-on public accounting experience at Rubino. Our internship program gives college students opportunities to work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to real client engagements, and explore career paths in tax, audit, consulting, and outsourced accounting.
Dedicated Accounting Internship
Best for students who already have an area of accounting they want to explore more deeply.
Interns choose a primary area:
Tax
Audit
Consulting and outsourced accounting
They spend the program working closely with professionals in that area and gaining practical experience through real client work.
Rotational Accounting Internship
Best for students who want to explore different accounting career paths before choosing a specialization.
Interns rotate through:
Tax
Audit
Consulting and outsourced accounting
The rotational experience helps students understand what each team does, how the service areas differ, and how they work together to support clients.
What You’ll Experience as a Rubino Intern
Depending on the internship path and assignments, students will gain exposure to:
• Real Client Experience
• Professional Mentorship
• Technical Skill Development
• Exposure to Specialized Industries
• Off-shore team collaboration
• Career Development
• Collaborative Firm Culture
What Can You Learn During an Accounting Internship?
During Rubino’s six-week summer accounting internship, you will gain hands-on experience in public accounting while working alongside experienced professionals. You will apply classroom concepts to real-world assignments, strengthen your analytical thinking, and develop practical technical accounting skills.
You will also work across multiple accounting systems commonly used in the profession and collaborate with both United States-based and offshore team members. Throughout the internship, you will build communication, time management, and client service skills, explore different accounting career paths, and develop relationships with professionals at various levels of the firm.
Who Should Apply for a Rubino Accounting Internship?
Rubino’s internship program is designed for college students interested in building a career in accounting, tax, audit, consulting, or financial advisory services.
We encourage students who are:
• Working towards a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Authorized to work in the United States (we do not offer sponsorship for this position)
• Available to work in person at our Bethesda, Maryland office for the duration of the internship
• Interested in learning how a public accounting firm serves clients
• Curious about tax, audit, outsourced accounting, or advisory career paths
• Interested in gaining hands-on professional experience
• Looking for mentorship and opportunities to develop practical accounting skills
• Hands-on client experience
• Access to experienced accounting professionals
• Choice between focused and rotational experiences
• Exposure to specialized accounting and advisory work
• Possible employment with Rubino
Frequently Asked Questions About Rubino Accounting Internships
Answer:
- Dedicated Summer Internship
- Rotational Summer Internship
- Busy Season Tax Internship
Answer: Yes! Rubino interns work on real client engagements and attend real client meetings. By offering this approach, we can give interns a clear vision into their professional careers.
Answer:
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Professional Communication
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Professional Etiquette
Answer: All Rubino internships are based in our Bethesda, Maryland office. Our in-person internship experience gives students valuable exposure to a professional workplace while creating more opportunities to build meaningful relationships with colleagues and mentors.
By working alongside our team, interns gain greater access to hands-on mentorship, professional networking, and day-to-day engagement—helping them build both their skills and their professional confidence.
Answer: Recruitment for our summer internship program begins in August of the preceding year. Applications for Summer 2027 are now closed. Please check back in fall 2027 for the Summer 2028 application form and recruiting events. Follow us on social media for updates.
Answer: Absolutely! Our internship program serves as an important talent pipeline, with one to two interns historically transitioning into full-time roles at Rubino each year
