Assurance Intern

Jobtailor; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a diligent accounting student for an audit-focused internship in Idaho. You will assist with assurance procedures, learn GAAP/GAAS concepts, and help prepare draft financial statements while maintaining organized workpapers.

You will develop skills in scope determination, sample selection, and collaboration within a team, with supervision to ensure deadlines are met and quality is maintained.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Understanding of audit standards and ability to adapt to changes.
• Proficiency in learning and utilizing audit-related software and tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Accurate mathematical and accounting skills.
• Ability to follow firm procedures and deliver high-quality work.
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned assurance procedures, including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Help reconcile workpapers to trial balance accounts and maintain neat, complete, and organized documentation.
• Learn and apply basic concepts of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks.
• Assist in determining testing scope, selecting samples, and applying an audit mindset.
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements and help identify potential issues for discussion.
• Manage assigned tasks and workload with guidance from supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate progress to team members and actively participate in team meetings.
• Begin developing an understanding of client industries and relevant audit considerations.
• Participate in team training sessions, independent learning, and firm events to build skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.
• Meet agreed upon targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity.

Skills

GAAP

GAAS

Audit procedures

Trial balance

Communication

Organization

Math skills

Attention to detail

Following procedures

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting (in progress)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

• Assist with assigned assurance procedures, including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures
• Help reconcile workpapers to trial balance accounts and maintain neat, complete, and organized documentation
• Learn and apply basic concepts of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks
• Assist in determining testing scope, selecting samples, and applying an audit mindset
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements and help identify potential issues for discussion
• Manage assigned tasks and workload with guidance from supervisors to meet project deadlines
• Communicate progress to team members and actively participate in team meetings
• Begin developing an understanding of client industries and relevant audit considerations
• Participate in team training sessions, independent learning, and firm events to build skills and knowledge
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership
• Meet agreed upon targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Understanding of audit standards and ability to adapt to changes
• Proficiency in learning and utilizing audit-related software and tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Accurate mathematical and accounting skills
• Ability to follow firm procedures and deliver high-quality work
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours to meet team deadlines

Core Competencies

Demonstrates proficiency in GAAP and GAAS, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail in audit procedures. Capable of effective communication and collaboration within a team environment while managing tasks to meet deadlines.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• Understanding Of Audit Standards
• Proficiency In Audit-Related Software
• Strong Verbal And Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Organizational Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• GAAP
• GAAS
• Audit Procedures
• Trial Balance Reconciliation
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Mathematical Skills
• Accounting Skills

Soft Skills

• Attention To Detail
• Effective Collaboration
• Flexibility

Industry Keywords

• Financial Reporting Frameworks
• Client Industries
• Team Meetings
• Independent Learning

Tools & Technologies

• Audit-Related Software