Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP
Spring 2028 Transaction Advisory Internship (In-Person)
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Transaction advisory intern supporting buy-side and sell-side deal teams by compiling and analyzing target company financial data in Microsoft Excel, identifying issues relevant to investment decisions, participating in executive discussions, and collaborating with associates and partners throughout transaction engagements.
Spring 2028 Transaction Advisory Internship (In-Person)
Department: Transaction Advisory Services
Location: Downtown Austin, TX
Approx. Start/End Dates: Mid February - Mid April, 2028
Hours Requirements: 15-40 hours per week
Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and our community. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" list for 13 consecutive years. In the past six years, we’ve earned the No. 1 ranking three times.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a transaction advisory intern, you will be a key member of buy-side and sell-side deal teams, utilizing your Microsoft Excel skills to compile and analyze target company financial data. You will participate in discussions with key executives and decision makers and help identify potential issues important to our clients’ investment decisions. You’ll be able to apply your education in a hands-on, fast-paced learning environment, collaborate with associates and partners, and connect with a dedicated mentor throughout your internship.
How You Can Grow
Unlike most transaction advisory internship experiences, you will participate in transactions from start to finish. You will have the opportunity to contribute in executive management meetings and have direct access to senior members of the deal team.
The learning curve is steep, but you will quickly improve your analytical and professional communication skills to position you for future career success.
What We’re Looking For:
What Sets Us ApartWe’re redefining what it means to work in public accounting by:
Want to see it for yourself? Check out our Instagram (@maxlocrit) and watch this video to learn about the employee experience at ML&R.
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Department: Transaction Advisory Services
Location: Downtown Austin, TX
Approx. Start/End Dates: Mid February - Mid April, 2028
Hours Requirements: 15-40 hours per week
Who We Are
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP is the largest locally owned accounting firm in the Greater Austin area. We’re known for offering exceptional work-life balance and for our dedication to our people, our clients, and our community. We are proud to have been included in Accounting Today’s "Best Accounting Firms to Work For" list for 13 consecutive years. In the past six years, we’ve earned the No. 1 ranking three times.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a transaction advisory intern, you will be a key member of buy-side and sell-side deal teams, utilizing your Microsoft Excel skills to compile and analyze target company financial data. You will participate in discussions with key executives and decision makers and help identify potential issues important to our clients’ investment decisions. You’ll be able to apply your education in a hands-on, fast-paced learning environment, collaborate with associates and partners, and connect with a dedicated mentor throughout your internship.
How You Can Grow
Unlike most transaction advisory internship experiences, you will participate in transactions from start to finish. You will have the opportunity to contribute in executive management meetings and have direct access to senior members of the deal team.
The learning curve is steep, but you will quickly improve your analytical and professional communication skills to position you for future career success.
What We’re Looking For:
- Must currently be pursuing a degree in accounting
- Relevant transaction advisory, audit, finance, investment banking, or private equity internship experience strongly preferred
- Must have completed Intermediate Financial Accounting I
- Must have a 3.0 Cumulative GPA
- Availability to work in-office during the internship period
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with a team
- Strong Excel skills
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
What Sets Us Apart
- Instilling the belief that “No success at work is worth failure at home,” while recognizing everyone’s version of “home” is unique to them
- Leaning on our core values and showing genuine care and concern for one another
- Empowering our people to do what’s best for them, while providing exceptional client service
- Cultivating an environment that allows our people to thrive personally
- Investing in the professional growth of our people
Want to see it for yourself? Check out our Instagram (@maxlocrit) and watch this video to learn about the employee experience at ML&R.
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Maxwell Locke & Ritter LLP Austin, Texas, USA Office
401 Congress Avenue, Suite 1100, Austin, Texas, United States, 78701
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