Assurance Intern: CPA Prep, Mentorship & Growth

Sorren; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays including winter break

Job summary

Sorren is seeking a motivated accounting student in Maryland to join our Assurance team as an intern. You will assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and testing, while learning GAAP/GAAS and contributing to draft financial statements.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and teamwork. It requires full-time commitment with flexibility to work beyond hours, and offers $22 per hour plus benefits.

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

Audit procedures

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Learning aptitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren is seeking a motivated accounting student in Maryland to join our Assurance team as an intern. You will assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and testing, while learning GAAP/GAAS and contributing to draft financial statements.

The role emphasizes communication, organization, and teamwork. It requires full-time commitment with flexibility to work beyond hours, and offers $22 per hour plus benefits.