Internships
For College & High School Students
Real Opportunities for a Rewarding Career at RKL
Start your career with RKL’s internship program! Whether you’re in high school or college, this is your chance to explore exciting career paths, gain hands-on experience and get mentorship from industry pros.
As an intern at RKL, you’ll work alongside talented professionals who are committed to your growth and development. You’ll participate in meaningful projects that make a real impact, network with leaders across the firm and get involved with community service opportunities. Our supportive and collaborative environment encourages you to ask questions, share ideas and learn from your peers and mentors.
RKL’s internships in areas including tax, assurance, advisory, wealth management, technology, virtual solutions and more are all about helping you discover the career that fits you best—and having fun while you’re at it!
Internship Benefits
Our program is packed with perks that make your internship journey as fun as it is rewarding. You’ll get benefits like a 401(k) plan and access to Headspace through our Employee Assistance Program. You’ll also get exposure to a wide range of service areas, specializations and career experiences, setting you up for whatever is next in your career.
The journey begins with our Catalyst Leadership Academy, designed to build leadership skills and introduce you to the culture and values of RKL. Plus, you’re guaranteed an internship interview! After completing an internship, you’ll have the opportunity to continue your journey as a Junior Analyst and advance to an Associate, launching your career with a strong foundation and our support through it all.
Ready to climb the career ladder with us? Check out our application process and apply now!
Audit & Assurance
You are a stellar multi-tasker who excels at communicating with team members and clients. Data analysis is your specialty, and you enjoy reviewing reports and metrics. Words like audit, internal audit and agreed-upon procedures excite you. Easily adaptable to swift timelines and different working environments, you enjoy variety in your day. You are ambitious by nature and don’t shy away from learning about numerous industries such as manufacturing & distribution, financial services, not-for-profit, public sector and construction. You are a consummate team player and enjoy it when everyone wins.
Specialty Areas
Audit, Internal Audit, Agreed-Upon Procedures, IS Assurance, Reviews and Comps, Due Diligence, Consulting Projects
Consulting
As a professional puzzle solver, you are at your best when tackling complex client business problems. Adaptable and resourceful by nature, you welcome the daily curve balls and unique requests from clients. You ask many questions to get to the root of the issue which results in ideas and innovation. Whether it’s in-person or virtually, you serve your clients with care and aplomb.
Specialty Areas
Business Succession Planning, Business Valuation, Fraud & Forensics, Litigation Support, Senior Living Consulting, Transaction Advisory
Firm Admin
You’re not an accounting major, but Marketing, Business Development, Human Resources, IT, or Administrative Support make you tick! You have a knack for organization and a flair for creativity. Whether you’re strategizing marketing campaigns, innovating IT solutions, or nurturing talent in HR, every day is an opportunity to make a significant impact. If you thrive on variety and love seeing your efforts contribute to the bigger picture, Firm Administration is your place to shine!
Specialty Areas
HR, Marketing, Business Development, IT, Administrative Support
Private Wealth
Having a personal connection with your clients is a priority for you and essential to your success. You seek to understand the goals and aspirations of your high net worth clients and have a strong desire to help them. Collaborative by nature, you work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment and appreciate the team approach to serving clients. Your admirable integrity, strong work ethic and dedication help you provide excellent client service.
Specialty Areas
Investment Management, Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Tax Planning, Insurance Review, Family Office Services, Trust and Fiduciary Services, Qualified Retirement Plan Services, Business Transition Services
Small Business
Flexible is your middle name. From financial statements and tax returns to general business accounting needs, you thrive in offering diverse solutions to serve your clients. With an ever-changing to-do list, you relish the variety in your work day. As a lifelong learner, you enjoy diving deeply into new subject matters. You are self-motivated and ready to tackle challenges as they arise.
Specialty Areas
Tax Services, Managing Bookkeeping and Payroll, and other Accounting Needs
Tax
Driven by curiosity, puzzles excite you. You exude mental flexibility and agility. You enjoy advising clients and helping them navigate the complex nature of individual, business, state and local, corporate or not-for-profit taxes. You are an expert listener and effective communicator with excellent organization and prioritization skills. Adaptable by nature, you thrive in uncertainty and roll with the punches. Terms like cost segregation, research and development credit studies, or international tax excite you.
Specialty Areas
Individual, Business, State and Local, Corporate, Not-for-Profit, Cost Segregation, Trust & Estate, Research & Development, International Tax and Tax Outsourcing
Technology
You think a little bit of uncertainty keeps things interesting. The prospect of continual learning and adaptation in the ever-changing technology industry excites you. Prioritizing time management, ethics, learning and critical thinking when challenges arise comes naturally to you. Trust and teamwork are two skills that are critical for success in the technology industry and two skills we look for in you.
Specialty Areas
Technology Consulting, Software Consulting, Data Analytics & BI, Custom Development and Technology Services & IT
Virtual Management Solutions
You envision a career outside of the traditional public accounting career path. Being customer-service focused with strong communication skills, you find fulfillment in working collaboratively with clients in their daily back office operations. As a technophile at heart, you thrive in learning new technologies and processes. Adaptable and inquisitive by nature, you enjoy rolling up your sleeves and diving headfirst into the different challenges of your day.
Specialty Areas
Accounting & Financial Management
Workforce Strategies | Payroll
Internships
Get real-world experience and learn from industry mentors with an internship at RKL. PS – You can find us at your school’s career fair!
Catalyst Leadership Academy
Network and build your leadership skills through a series of insightful guest speakers and fun activities. Plus, you’re guaranteed an internship interview!
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HS Career Exploration Program
Explore the exciting possibilities within accounting, finance, IT, and consulting.
