Assurance Intern: Jumpstart Your Audit Career

Sorren; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Holiday and firmwide breaks

Parental leave

Job summary

Sorren is seeking a dedicated student for an accounting/audit support role in California. You will assist with assurance procedures, help reconcile workpapers, and learn GAAP/GAAS concepts, while gradually taking on more responsibilities and meeting project deadlines.

A strong emphasis on communication and organization is essential, with full-time hours and potential for growth. California compensation for this role is $32.00 per hour, reflecting a hands-on internship with exposure to audits,

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or 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

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance (pursuing)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren is seeking a dedicated student for an accounting/audit support role in California. You will assist with assurance procedures, help reconcile workpapers, and learn GAAP/GAAS concepts, while gradually taking on more responsibilities and meeting project deadlines.

A strong emphasis on communication and organization is essential, with full-time hours and potential for growth. California compensation for this role is $32.00 per hour, reflecting a hands-on internship with exposure to audits,