Assurance Intern

Colorado Railroad Museum; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Eide Bailly in Dubuque invites ambitious accounting students to join as an Assurance Intern. You’ll work on audit engagements, support client teams, and gain hands-on experience across multiple industries during the busy seasons.

You’ll participate in technical trainings, travel up to 40% as needed, and progress toward your CPA license while building professional relationships within our collaborative firm culture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and eligible to work in the U.S.
• Interest in audit services and client engagement.
• Willingness to travel 10–40% as needed.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and high ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Attend client engagement meetings to determine audit timelines and goals.
• Research business trends to support team recommendations.
• Prepare accounting-related reports in a paperless environment.
• Attend Knowledge Coach technical training for auditing software.

Job description

Position Overview

• Seasons: Busy season 2027, Summer 2027, Busy season 2028, Summer 2028
• Status: Full-time
• Office: Dubuque
• Application Deadline: Wednesday, September 23rd, 1:00 p.m. CST
• Interview Date: Tuesday, September 29th

Who We Are

Eide Bailly is a top advisory firm with over 50 offices in the U.S. and India. Since 1917, we’ve built our firm around one thing: people. We believe meaningful work starts with meaningful relationships — with our clients, our communities, and each other. That’s why we focus on creating an environment where you feel supported, connected, and empowered to grow. You’ll be part of a team that values authenticity, fosters trust, and provides you with the tools to thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll belong. We foster an inclusive, supportive environment where people look out for each other. You’re a valued part of the team from day one.
• You’ll grow. You’ll get hands‑on experience with a variety of clients and industries or projects, all while working directly with experienced professionals who want you to succeed.
• You’ll be supported. Whether it’s your Welcome Guide, Career Advisor, or a co‑worker you meet at lunch, you’ll always have someone available to answer questions and help you navigate your career.
• You’ll have balance. Meaningful work is only one part of a meaningful life. We offer flexibility and benefits designed to support your well‑being — inside and outside of work.
• You’ll have fun. Yes, we’re accountants and business advisors — but we also like to celebrate, connect, and have a good time. Office events, volunteer opportunities, and casual team activities are all part of the experience.

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day in the life of an Assurance Intern with Eide Bailly might include the following:

• Attend a client engagement meeting to determine timelines and goals of an audit.
• Research business trends in order to assist the team with professionally representing the company and potentially apply this knowledge to the client’s solutions.
• Prepare accounting‑related reports through a paperless environment.
• Attend a technical training on Knowledge Coach (auditing software).

Who You Are

• You are inquisitive and enjoy learning about various client business processes and traveling to different locations to help clients (10-40% travel is required in the role).
• You like the challenge of working on audit engagements and helping clients succeed.
• You are a multi‑tasking master, and there has never been a deadline you could not meet.
• You have interest in a variety of industries.
• You hold yourself to the highest professional standards and maintain strict client confidentiality.
• In addition to all of this, you are working toward a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and are on track to sit for your CPA license.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Eide Bailly offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Eide Bailly is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.