2027 Spring Internship

Doeren hew; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew in Houston, Texas, is seeking a Winter 2027 Audit Intern to join its Financial Institutions Group. Interns will gain hands-on training, work closely with audit professionals, and support audit engagements for financial institutions. Applicants should pursue a degree in accounting, ideally with a 3.0 GPA, and be available to work 40-55 hours weekly during the winter semester. This internship provides a crucial stepping stone in public accounting careers, featuring various responsibilities from client audits to financial analysis.

Qualifications

• Strong drive and motivation for a career in public accounting.
• 3.0 GPA or higher.
• Demonstrated leadership via work or extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Work on engagement teams with audit professionals.
• Gain exposure to multiple financial institution client engagements.
• Compile and analyze financial information.

Skills

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Time management

Strong motivation for public accounting

Education

Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting

Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course

Job description

Department: Financial Institutions Group - External Audit

Doeren Mayhew is a tax, assurance and advisory firm headquartered in Troy, Michigan with 18 offices across the country and abroad. Founded in 1932, Doeren Mayhew is recognized as the 37th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and is positioned for successful future growth. If you want to join a rising firm that is consistently named among the 50 best‑managed firms in the nation, this is the firm for you.

Doeren Mayhew’s Financial Institutions Group (FIG) is ranked by Callahan & Associates as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation. As a winter 2027 FIG audit intern, you will have the opportunity to specialize in the industry of auditing financial institutions. You will go through a hands‑on training program during the first week of the internship, in which you will learn how to utilize audit software programs, develop an understanding of audit procedures, and work closely with seasoned audit professionals including shareholders. Your responsibilities and experience will be like those of our first‑year audit associates and is a great way to see firsthand how rewarding a public accounting career can be.

Winter internships will run from January 4, 2027, until no later than April 15, 2027. Interns typically work 40-55 hours per week, including Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Work on numerous engagement teams with various audit Shareholders, Managers, Associates and other interns to complete audits, reviews and compilations for clients
• Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements such as credit unions and community banks
• Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements
• Compile and analyze financial information
• Test and document business transactions
• Prepare and review financial statements

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master’s degree in accounting
• Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2026 preferred
• 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major)
• Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week
• Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting)
• Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• High degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm