Finance Internship- Winter 2026

Rea is a growing Top 100 business advisory & accounting firm providing our clients services in tax, accounting, and business consulting. We have a ‘People First’ culture and we focus on our employees’ well-being and professional development. With over 400 professionals and locations throughout Ohio, our firm has a culture that respects a work-life balance for our team.

Our Finance Internship, working with our Business Valuations team, is an outstanding hands on opportunity that will provide experience with a public accounting and business consulting firm. Each intern will work closely with members of the assigned office and will be assigned to a manager that will provide guidance and support. You will be introduced to all facets of business consulting within a public accounting firm.  

The internship is located in our Dublin, Ohio office.

Responsibilities

• Review financial statements and tax returns with a keen attention to detail, inputting reported numbers into an Excel model 
• Develop Excel models incorporating three different valuation approaches: income approach, market approach, and asset approach 

• Make adjustments to model based on logical reasoning and responses from Management, ensuring the numbers tell a comprehensive story 

• Incorporate external data from diverse sources related to industry, competitors, and tax information to impact discount rates and final valuation 

• Review financial statements and tax returns with a keen attention to detail, inputting reported numbers into an Excel model 

• Develop Excel models incorporating three different valuation approaches: income approach, market approach, and asset approach 

• Make adjustments to model based on logical reasoning and responses from Management, ensuring the numbers tell a comprehensive story 

• Incorporate external data from diverse sources related to industry, competitors, and tax information to impact discount rates and final valuation 

• Take responsibility for client/partner communication in assigned engagements, including email correspondence and leading video/phone calls 

• Demonstrate professional writing and speaking skills while collaborating with clients and internal team members 

• Stay updated on economic trends and recent valuation news, providing insights on their impact on current engagements 

• Engage in discussions with team members regarding thoughts on current events and their potential impact on reports and model adjustments 

Requirements

• Current student majoring in finance
• Must be able to work a full-time schedule (Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.)
• Strong computer skills but not limited to (Intermediate understanding of Excel, and basic knowledge or Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook required 
• Strong verbal, written communication, and analytical skills  
• Ability to work independently on tasks and projects, while also collaborating with peers in a team-oriented environment 

Benefits

Based on performance and need, successful interns may receive an offer for an additional internship or a full-time offer to join our team.