2027 Spring Assurance Intern

McKonly & Asbury; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

McKonly & Asbury in Philadelphia offers an internship program that supports our audit, tax, and consulting teams. Interns work in-office about 20 hours per week from 1/5/27 to 4/15/27, gaining core technical competencies while delivering excellent client service.

The internship emphasizes teamwork, professional development, and hands-on learning through real assignments, with mentors guiding you to build confidence in accounting concepts and firm software.

Qualifications

• Must be an accounting major enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Interest in the public accounting industry as a career choice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interns are required to work in the office during their internship.

Responsibilities

• Recognize fundamental auditing, tax, and consulting issues and concepts.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized work papers and documents.
• Become proficient in firm software and tools.
• Understand the importance of providing excellent client service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients.
• Appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete tasks efficiently and approach assignments in a logical, organized manner.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed thoroughly before moving on to new assignments.
• Inform senior team members of progress and significant developments.
• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by developing positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Work independently, seeking guidance from team members when needed.
• Develop professional skepticism and a commitment to intellectual honesty and integrity.
• Perform basic analytical reviews, identifying inconsistencies or unusual activity in financial accounts.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with proper grammar and clarity.
• Display poise, tact, and attentiveness in all communications.

Skills

Auditing basics

Tax concepts

Consulting concepts

Work papers

Firm software

Client service

Time management

Communication skills

Professional skepticism

Analytical review

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Accounting major

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Description

McKonly & Asbury continues to build on an innovative culture that values teamwork and collaboration, establishes opportunities for everyone to make a difference, and offers a work-life balance not commonly found in public accounting firms. Our growth is building momentum and creating opportunities for internships. Our internships are entry-level roles designed to support our audit, tax, and consulting teams by developing core technical competencies while also providing excellent client service.

The dates of this internship will take place from 1/5/27 - 4/15/27. Interns will work approximately 20 hour/week during their internship. This is a paid position, and we require interns to work in the office.

Technical Competence

• Recognize fundamental auditing, tax, and consulting issues and concepts.
• Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized work papers and documents.
• Become proficient in firm software and tools.

Client Service and Engagement Management

• Understand the importance of providing excellent client service.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients.
• Appropriately prioritize and manage time to complete tasks efficiently and approach assignments in a logical, organized manner.
• Ensure that all tasks are completed thoroughly before moving on to new assignments.
• Inform senior team members of progress and significant developments.

Staff and Professional Development

• Maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Foster a collaborative team environment by developing positive working relationships with colleagues.
• Work independently, seeking guidance from team members when needed.
• Develop professional skepticism and a commitment to intellectual honesty and integrity.
• Perform basic analytical reviews, identifying inconsistencies or unusual activity in financial accounts.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills, with proper grammar and clarity.
• Display poise, tact, and attentiveness in all communications.

Qualifications

• Must be an accounting major enrolled at an accredited college or university.
• Interest in the public accounting industry as a career choice.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Interns are required to work in the office during their internship.