Ignite Your Career as a GHJ Intern
GHJ's Summer Internship Program offers a hands-on, immersive experience designed to prepare interns for a successful career in accounting. Engage in real client projects, receive mentorship from industry leaders and develop essential professional skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.
What Makes GHJ's Summer Internship Program Unique?
GHJ offers a paid summer internship where individuals take on similar roles and responsibilities as first-year associates. Here is what makes this rewarding and challenging program stand out:
- Collaborative Work Environment: Engage directly with firm leaders, including partners, principals and managing directors, in a non-hierarchical setting that encourages open communication and mentorship.
- Skill Development and Professional Growth: Participate in a thoughtfully designed program that focuses on building durable skills and enhancing professional knowledge through interactive workshops and real-world scenarios.
- Real-World Client Engagement: Contribute to active client projects and gain valuable insights into client operations while working alongside experienced professionals.
- #BeMore Culture: Experience a supportive and inclusive work environment guided by GHJ's core values of Bright Minds, Brave Hearts and Bold Actions. GHJ’s Internship Program celebrates growth, collaboration and innovation by empowering interns to bring their best selves to their work.
Internship Details
Explore what makes GHJ's Summer Internship Program an unparalleled opportunity for growth and professional development. Dive into the specifics of the program, from competitive pay rates and prime locations to comprehensive evaluations and a streamlined application process. Prepare to embark on a journey that will not only enhance your skills but also ignite your passion for a career in accounting.
Interns are paid at a rate of $33.00/hour for Summer 2025.
- GHJ has rolling deadlines for its positions and encourages applicants to submit their interest for GHJ's Summer 2025 Internship Program as soon as possible so you can be contacted in a timely manner.
- GHJ’s Summer 2025 Internship Program runs from Monday, June 16 – Friday, August 15, 2025.
- All GHJ employees, including interns, will be off from Monday, June 30 – Friday, July 4, 2025 to honor our Firm’s Wellness Week. Interns will still be paid for a 40-hour work week.
GHJ currently offers internships at its headquarters in Downtown Los Angeles and its office located in San Jose but also has offices across the U.S.
- Southern California Headquarters: GHJ’s Los Angeles headquarters’ central location provides easy access to public transportation as well as being surrounded by a plethora of restaurants and shops. The modern office has 360-degree views of Los Angeles and acts as a great space for collaboration and networking, not to mention fun events sponsored by both the Firm and the building (The BLOC). There is even rooftop access straight from our floor.
- Northern California Office: GHJ’s Northern California Office is a great workspace located in the heart of San Jose that serves as the home base for GHJ team members located across the Bay Area and as far east as Sacramento. The San Jose office is deeply connected with the community and works with numerous individuals, businesses and nonprofit organizations in the area. This vibrant location offers easy access to public transportation, a variety of dining options and numerous cultural and recreational activities.
We require all interns to be onsite for our training and events. Hybrid working options are at the discretion of the respective department leaders and resource managers.
- Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in Accounting or a related major with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Ideally, you will have approximately one year remaining in your accounting or related coursework
- Involvement in Beta Alpha Psi, Accounting Society, Accounting Association or other student organizations and leadership roles is highly encouraged
At GHJ, you as more than just an intern — you are a future leader. You will receive feedback throughout your journey. This is your opportunity to prove you have got what it takes to secure a full-time role at GHJ.
Interns are evaluated holistically based on teamwork, timeliness, work products, firm integration and more. At the end of the internship period, a respective department lead will complete a formal evaluation based on an intern's performance, which is communicated to each intern. Departments use informal and formal evaluations to help determine if an intern is qualified to be offered a full-time position at GHJ at the conclusion of the internship.
Applications for the Summer 2025 Internship Program is live:
- LOS ANGELES: All Los Angeles internships have been filled. Check back next year for 2026!
- Advisory (CAAS/TAS) Intern
- Advisory (Profit Participation Services) Intern
- Audit/Tax Rotational Intern
- SAN JOSE: All San Jose internships have been filled. Check back next year for 2026!
- Tax Intern
