2027 Spring Audit Intern

Dean-Dorton; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Credit hours with university approval

Mentoring with Audit Partners

Job summary

Dean Dorton in Lexington, KY is offering an on-site internship for accounting or business students. You will gain real-world experience by supporting audits, collaborating with clients, and participating in training with seasoned professionals.

With a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least 20 hours per week, this program provides mentorship from Audit Partners, exposure to financial statements, and opportunities to build lifelong connections among the firm.

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or Master's student enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Building and expanding on your classroom education through real-world audit work.
• Working with clients to execute financial statement audits.
• Participating in audit, accounting, and software training.
• Mentoring with Audit Partners to learn best practices and workplace skills.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Accounting or Business program

Job description

At its core, this experience is about YOU!

Dean Dorton has built an internship program that help you build the experience YOU want. We believe that exploring your passions early will give you the tools to achieve your professional goals.

Our interns gain real-world experience!

• Building and expanding on your classroom education
• Working with clients to execute financial statement audits
• Participating in audit, accounting, and software training
• Mentoring with Audit Partners to learn best practices and workplace skills

What’s in it for You?

• Learning with experts who care about you and your internship
• Experience beyond the textbook
• Credit hours, with university approval
• Market-leading pay + other perks
• Life-long connections
• And, a stepping stone to a career with guidance from the best in the field

The fun stuff

Work isn’t all work! Here is how we have fun…

• Food trucks
• Baristas and breakfast
• Catered dinners
• Team social events

The Details

• January 4 – April 15
• Minimum 20 hours per week required
• On-site
• Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Indianapolis

Qualifications

• Junior, Senior, or Master's student enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong analytical and communication skills

We encourage you to apply early. Applications close on October 2nd, 2026.

Dean Dorton is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to growing and empowering an inclusive community within Dean Dorton and our industry which is why we hire and cultivate diverse teams of the best and brightest from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.