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Your Future is Bright at Saltmarsh

Audit • Tax • Advisory

Beacon Leadership Experience

Learn, grow, connect.

Connect with our team and accounting peers while exploring our culture at Saltmarsh.

Tax & Audit Internships

Hands-on experience.

Gain meaningful work experience through our Audit and Tax internships, where you'll be trained and paired with a mentor to guide you to success.

Full-Time Opportunities

The Saltmarsh Way

Paid leave and volunteering time, collaborative focus on professional development, paid sabbaticals, and an employee assistance program (EAP).

Your top questions, answered!

How would you describe the culture at Saltmarsh?

Our diverse backgrounds and one-of-a-kind culture inspire our "Saltmarsh Family" to bring their most authentic self to work every day and encourage everyone to work together, The Saltmarsh Way. If you like to: Do the Right Thing Always, Help the Team Succeed, Deliver Legendary Service, Embrace Change, and Keep Things Fun... then we might just be the place for you!

Best advice for starting my career in public accounting?

Starting your career in public accounting requires building strong foundations, and Saltmarsh offers excellent opportunities to help you succeed. Participate in Beacon, our Summer Leadership Experience, to connect with our team and discover the fundamentals that drive our culture. Gain hands-on experience through internships, where you'll work on meaningful projects with guidance from mentors. Stay connected by joining our email list to keep up with opportunities and resources that support your growth. These steps will provide valuable insights into the profession and position you for success in your accounting career!

How does Saltmarsh support career progression?

At Saltmarsh, your internship is just the beginning of a meaningful and rewarding career journey. We believe in investing in our people from day one, and that includes providing a clear and supportive path for growth. Through our Path to Excellence, you’ll gain a strong understanding of what it takes to progress from intern to partner, with defined expectations and opportunities at each stage. As you grow, you’ll be supported by mentors, exposed to real client work, and encouraged to explore different areas of the firm to find your best fit. Whether you follow a traditional path or carve out your own, Saltmarsh provides the tools, training, and encouragement to help you succeed. We’re not just offering a job—we’re offering a place where you can build a career that evolves with you.

What is a typical day for an intern at Saltmarsh?

Our internship program brings your education to life with practical experience, hands-on training, and one-on-one learning, offering a unique view of public accounting. Paid internships, eligible for college credit, are available in our Tampa, Orlando, and Pensacola offices and require a commitment of 24+ hours per week. Tax interns build expertise in areas like 1099s and 1040s through diverse client work, while assurance interns gain full-cycle audit experience. With a focus on professional development, collaboration, and Keeping Things Fun, our program provides the foundation to launch your career in public accounting.

Are there opportunities for continuing education and CPA exam support?

Yes, Saltmarsh offers a wide range of resources to support continuing education and CPA exam success. We provide access to high-quality CPA exam study materials, paid time off to take the exam, and incentive bonuses for passing sections of the exam. Beyond exam preparation, we’re committed to helping our professionals maintain their credentials and grow throughout their careers. That’s why we offer ongoing support for Continuing Professional Education (CPE), including access to courses, webinars, and internal training opportunities. At Saltmarsh, we believe that investing in our people’s growth is essential to their success—and ours.

Comp & Benefits

Competitive pay, health and savings plans, industry-leading PTO, paid holidays and sabbatical programs.

Lean In To Growth

Continuous career development through mentoring programs, coaching and leadership opportunities.

Lifelong Learning

Firm-paid continuing education and professional development and CPA exam reimbursement program.

Collaboration

Opportunities to interact with clients, firm leadership and community partners.

Flexibility

Balance your work and life with our hybrid work environment and dress for your day policy.

Keep Things Fun

Our work can be serious, but we make time to unwind through monthly socials and community outreach.

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Spring Party
Beacon (Pensacola)
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Volunteering
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Night at the Ballpark
Intern's last day!
Bring Your Dog to Work Day
Pensacola Open House!
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United Way Day of Service
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BAMA Banquet
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FA Team
Intern volunteer day!

Saltmarsh Way

For generations, our mission and core values have defined our firm, but what do they look like in practice?  The "Saltmarsh Way" provides the answer, with 33 fundamentals outlining how we work with our clients, strategic partners and each other. They describe our firm’s unique culture.

D&I Pledge

We aim to ensure inclusion is core to our firm’s culture and that every member of our team feels comfortable to bring their best, most authentic self to work every single day. We believe diversity helps us join hands with all communities so we can better serve one another and grow together.

Our Story

Saltmarsh is one of the largest full-service accounting and advisory firms in the Southeast, offering deep expertise and specialized consulting for many industries and high net worth individuals with investment management affiliate, Saltmarsh Financial Advisors, LLC.

"My internship at Saltmarsh was an awesome experience! I had the chance to work with incredible people and create lifelong relationships. I learned so much about tax preparation and gained a deeper understanding of the firm and its values. I’m excited to continue growing my career with Saltmarsh and being part of a team that truly invests in its people!"

Madison Hill
Madison Hill, Staff Accountant

"What I enjoyed most about my internship were the people I met and learned from. When I ran into problems with tax returns, I knew exactly who to go to and get answers from. I also enjoyed the different types of returns I got to prepare; it allowed me to see how businesses in different industries functioned."

Weimer, Ian
Ian Weimer, CPA, Senior Auditor

Let's Talk!

Contact Jayme Terrell at jayme.terrell@saltmarshcpa.com or call (800) 477-7458.

Catch Us On Campus!

  • Wednesday, September 3 @ Auburn University | Meet the Firms (Horton-Hardgrave Hall)
  • Monday, September 15 @ University of South Florida | BAP Meet the Firms (Muma Atrium)
  • Tuesday, September 16 @ University of West Florida | Meet the Firms (Commons Auditorium)
  • Thursday, September 18 @ University of Central Florida | Meet the Firms (Pegasus Grand Ballroom)
  • Wednesday, September 24 @ University of West Florida | BAP Fall Meeting
  • Friday, September 26 @ University of South Florida | Accounting Career Fair (Royal Palms Ballroom)
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Have Questions? Contact Maddie McGillis, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, at maddie.mcgillis@saltmarshadvisors.com or call (800) 477-7458.