Job Details

Time Requirements

Part-time, Temporary/Seasonal

Estimated start date: January 20, 2026

Estimated end date: April 15, 2026

Location

This is an in-office position.

Interns will be working out of our Novato office: 330 Ignacio Blvd., Suite 201, Novato, CA 94949

Position Summary

As an Intern with Bregante + Company LLP you will have the opportunity to learn about and gain first-hand experience in a career in public accounting over a 3-month period. You will be provided with the same exposure as our staff-level hires through meaningful participation on a variety of engagements.

After onboarding, you will be assisting the Firm to provide accounting assistance to existing clients, assisting in the preparation of various tax returns and the related workpapers, involvement in tax consulting and planning, including performing tax research, along with the examination, review and compilation of financial statements.

Throughout your internship, you will have the opportunity to learn many new skillsets in a collaborative working environment, working with all levels of personnel in B+Co, and a head start in building your own professional business network. This position can be the starting point in your career, the Firm and the profession!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Statements

• Assist with data entry for the preparation of financial statements
• Gain exposure to business clients and the public accounting industry
• Review client balance sheet and income statements for accuracy
• Develop understanding of GAAP accounting
• Assist in completion of financial statement engagements and support documentation
• Identify, assess, and inform senior staff members of audit related issues

Tax

• Prepare federal and state tax returns of all types; individual, corporate, partnership and fiduciary
• Gain exposure to federal and state tax laws, including tax research
• Organize and maintain tax workpapers, client data and files
• Demonstrate ability to manage your time and project load

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

As an Intern for Bregante + Company LLP, having the following knowledge, skills and abilities give you the best chance to succeed in this position:

• Motivated student with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to manage time and prioritize tasks
• Exercise sound judgment and confidentiality in maintaining sensitive information
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and with a team
• A self-starter; be curious and not afraid to ask questions
• Efficient with the ability to follow instructions, while maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills
• Above-average proficiency in Office 365; particularly Word and Excel

Minimum Requirements

To be considered as an Intern candidate for Bregante + Company LLP, you must meet the following minimum requirements:

• Completion of, or currently enrolled in, a Bachelor's degree program or higher, with a major or concentration in accounting, tax or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or better
• Applicant will be required to submit to a criminal background check upon receipt of a conditional offer

*Consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act

Why Bregante + Company LLP?

At Bregante + Company LLP (B+Co for short) we offer our employees the opportunity to grow and succeed in today's fast-paced and multi-faceted world of public accounting and business advisory, while also appreciating that you are an individual with personal interests, goals and responsibilities. We are large enough to offer our clients the breadth of services, resources, and expertise needed in today's complex business environment, yet small enough to give our employees the professional development and personal mentorship opportunities they deserve.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, along with a relaxed and enjoyable working atmosphere. We acknowledge the constraints of achieving a work/life balance that is suitable to each individual's needs, and we offer a host of FLEX benefits to assist in balancing that scale; remote working opportunities, flexible hours, commuter assistance, workplace social activities, busy-season lunches, generous PTO offerings and 12 paid holidays (for FT employees), several firm events throughout the year and more.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

This description does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.