Accounting Intern - Des Moines, IA (Summer 2026)

Myers and Stauffer LC is a certified public accounting and health and human services consulting firm, specializing in audit, accounting, data management and consulting services to government-sponsored health care programs (primarily state Medicaid agencies, and the federal Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services). We have 45+ years of experience assisting our government clients with complex health and human services reimbursement and provider compliance issues, operate 21 offices and have over 900 associates nationwide.

At Myers and Stauffer, you will have a career that is rewarding while also supporting our state and federal government health and human service clients that focus on those in need. We are committed to providing our employees with professional growth and development opportunities, a diverse, dynamic, challenging work environment, and a strong and visionary leadership team.

Why Intern at Myers and Stauffer?

• Experience meaningful work that enhances the quality and effectiveness of government health care programs.
• Dedicated to fostering inclusion and diversity in our workplace by promoting continuous education and offering employee resource groups.
• Mentorship programs and exposure to key senior leadership and partners all eager to support our interns.
• No traditional "busy season" due to our unique work and overlapping engagement team schedules.
• Committed to connecting with Staff and Interns across the country through regular social events and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to give back to our local communities through our annual company-wide food drive competition and other volunteering events.

Additional Benefits We Offer Our Full-Time Team Members :

Position Overview :

The Accounting Intern will work directly under the supervision of a member of the accounting services management team and will provide outstanding service to internal and external clients. This position has the potential to become a direct hire in a full time position after graduation.

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The Team :

Myers and Stauffer takes pride in the welcoming and collaborative culture we have throughout our offices. For this position, the intern will report to one of our Managers or Senior Managers and will be assigned a team member as a Peer Contact.

Work Style :

Our general business hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm, but can vary based on business needs. As a company, we are always willing to discuss potential flexibility that an employee may need to better suit their work-life wellbeing.

We understand that changing or learning a new industry can discourage strong candidates from applying. Myers and Stauffer is committed to investing in your career development and providing the necessary resources to help you succeed. Please do not hesitate to apply, as you may be the right fit for this position or another position we have open.