Assurance Intern

EisnerAmper; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

EisnerAmper in Elgin, IL offers a Winter 2027 Assurance Internship. This full-time, hybrid program supports examination of client financial statements and not-for-profit engagements, with a focus on precision and teamwork.

The role requires MS Excel/Word proficiency and 0–2 years public accounting experience, with January 2027 start and 40+ hours per week. CPA licensure pursuit is encouraged.

Qualifications

• Pursuing bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in accounting.
• 0–2 years of public accounting experience.
• Available to start January 2027 and work 40+ hours per week.
• Pursuing CPA licensure in the assigned office state (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the assurance team to examine client financial statements.
• Perform detailed verification procedures for financial statement examinations.
• Engage with not-for-profit engagements and other client sectors.
• Support faster, more accurate solutions for partners.
• Help build trust with clients through reliable, thorough work.

Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Time management

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in accounting

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

2027 Assurance Winter Intern – Not for Profit | EisnerAmper

The Tone:

This is a full-time internship at EisnerAmper, located in Elgin, IL. EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, comprised of nearly 4,700 employees and over 470 partners across the world. The firm looks for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. This role is vital as interns perform detailed verification procedures necessary to examine clients’ financial statements, contributing to the firm’s reputation for profound trust, professional integrity, and consistent results.

The TL;DR

• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (during internship program)
• Location: Hybrid – Elgin, IL
• Pay: $28–$38 hourly
• Team: Assurance Team
• Mission: Perform detailed verification procedures to facilitate examinations of clients’ financial statements.
• Tech Stack: MS Excel, MS Word

What You’ll Actually Do

• Collaborate: Work closely with the assurance team to perform examinations of client financial statements.
• Verify: Execute detailed verification procedures required for financial statement examinations.
• Engage: Participate in engagements for both public and private sector clients, including not-for-profit organizations.
• Support: Contribute to providing faster, more accurate solutions and due diligence for partners.
• Build Trust: Help create lasting partnerships with clients by providing solutions and peace of mind.

The Must-Haves

• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in accounting, or an equivalent program from an accredited college or university. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: 0-2 years of recent public accounting experience and the availability to complete the entire Winter Internship Program starting in early January 2027, working 40+ hours per week.
• Skills: Strong MS Excel and MS Word proficiency, strong time management, strong organizational skills, and strong analytical skills.
• Bonus: Pursuing minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure in the assigned office state, pursuing 150 academic credits or a Master’s degree in accounting, a final graduation date between Dec 2027 and Sept 2028, a minimum GPA of 3.0, strong work ethic, great communication skills, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work independently and with a team.