Assurance Intern: Launch Your Audit Career

Sorren; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays, including winter break

Paid parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Firm-sponsored events

End of busy season celebrations

Job summary

Sorren is seeking an Assurance Intern for Spring 2027 in St. Petersburg, FL. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in audits, reviews, and compilations while you develop a solid foundation in GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting frameworks.

You will support the team with testing scope, sample selection, and documentation, learning from supervisors and participating in training, firm events, and client discussions to grow professionally.

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 standards understanding

Audit software/tools

Verbal and written communication

Attention to detail

Mathematical accounting skills

Adaptability

Follow firm procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren is seeking an Assurance Intern for Spring 2027 in St. Petersburg, FL. This part-time role offers hands-on experience in audits, reviews, and compilations while you develop a solid foundation in GAAP, GAAS, and financial reporting frameworks.

You will support the team with testing scope, sample selection, and documentation, learning from supervisors and participating in training, firm events, and client discussions to grow professionally.