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Frank, Rimerman is seeking motivated and collaborative summer interns to join our growing Family Office practice. This position is based out of our San Francisco office with some mobility required throughout the surrounding areas for training and offsite activities. The dates of the internship are June 15th – August 6th, 2027.

Our Family Office team provides ultra-high net worth individuals and their related family entities financial management and accounting services customized to fit their needs and objectives. Our services range from bill pay, cash flows and expense monitoring, financial reporting and analysis, and various other financial and administrative projects.

We are looking for professional and detail-oriented interns who enjoy solving problems and working on multiple engagements, including handling special client requests. Interns work in small teams alongside our Family Office department, gaining insight into complex Silicon Valley clients. A Family Office internship jumpstarts the technical, professional, leadership, and interpersonal skills that help launch a successful career.

Over the summer, interns experience much of what makes the Firm unique, especially our values, culture and clients. Outside of Family Office work, interns are welcomed to participate in Firm-wide events such as our Annual Meeting as well as socials to engage with co-workers in a casual setting. The relationships you build during your internship will help you feel a part of the Firm should you return as a full-time Associate.

• Process AP for multiple clients using different accounting systems
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Categorize bank and credit card transactions and record journal entries
• Prepare bank reconciliations and investigate any unusual items
• Maintain accurate and timely financial information as well as process monthly, quarterly and year end close
• Assist in monitoring client cash flows
• Reconcile and analyze bank/brokerage accounts as well as private equity and hedge fund capital statements
• Provide support on special projects and additional duties when needed

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's and/or Master's program with a concentration in accounting
• At least one accounting course completed to be considered for an interview
• On track to complete a minimum of three accounting courses prior to the internship program
• Minimum GPA of 3.2, with "B" grades or above in accounting courses and a higher major GPA preferred
• Final graduation date with academic requirements for California CPA licensure eligibility between December 2027 and July 2028
• Demonstrates clear, professional written and oral communication

The position may require participation in offsite events and activities that involve extended periods of standing and walking for distances of up to two miles. The position may also require extended periods of sitting and the ability to transport a company-provided laptop and other work-related materials weighing up to 10 pounds. Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume, cover letter and an unofficial copy of your college transcript(s) via this job posting to be considered for a virtual interview. In your cover letter, please tell us about your interest in establishing your accounting career in the Bay Area. The salary range for the 2027 Internship is $39 - $43 per hour.  

Frank, Rimerman is consistently recognized as "One of the Best Places to Work" by the Silicon Valley Business Journal and one of the top 20 firms in the nation by Vault Career Intelligence. We are proud to be called one of the "Best of the Best" by Inside Public Accounting. We believe that along with building your professional career, you should also have time for a life outside of work. Our culture is focused on our employees’ interests, both inside and outside the office.

We strive to convert our interns to full-time employees. Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for sponsorship, and we will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Internship applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. This position is not eligible for sponsorship and we do not sponsor applicants for work visas. It is our policy and intent to provide equal opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or medical condition as defined in state and federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.