Assurance Intern, Spring 2028

Cohen & Co.; Maryland; On-site; USD 28,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Cohen & Co offers an internship program designed to give you hands-on client experience and a strong understanding of the professional services industry. You will work on real audit engagements, receive feedback, and build relationships with peers and leaders who invest in your growth.

The internship requires pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, with introductory and at least one intermediate accounting course completed before start date, and a GPA of 3.0+ preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's candidate in Accounting required.
• Coursework: introductory accounting and at least one intermediate course completed before start date.

Responsibilities

• Hands-on client experience in the professional services industry.
• Engage in real audit work, perform testing and assist with reporting.
• Gain knowledge of the firm culture and participate in firm-wide initiatives.

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

What You'll Do

There's no better way to get hands-on experience and enhance your understanding of the professional services industry than with Cohen & Co's internship program! Our comprehensive internship will provide you with all the tools and training you need to launch your career. There's no coffee grabbing or mindlessly making photocopies here! You'll get hands-on client experience, gain technical knowledge, and learn all about our 'Great People First' culture while building lasting relationships with your peers and firm leaders - all invested in YOU. Let's build your future together!

Day in the Life

• Assurance: Get involved in real audit work, perform testing, assist with reporting, and ensure compliance across various engagements.

• Build Relationships: Connect with peers, mentors and engagement teams through client work, firm events and internship program experiences.

• Grow Your Skills: Receive ongoing feedback to help you sharpen your technical skills and develop as a professional.

• Get Involved: Jump into firm-wide initiatives like business development, recruitment, DEI efforts, and community service; choose what inspires you most!

Internship Commitments

• Internship Length: Early January - end of March 2028

• Internship Schedule: Full-time (40+ hours/week may be required during busy season, including Saturdays) or part-time (minimum 20-25 hours/week) opportunities available

Who You Are

Required

• Degree: Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's

• Major: Accounting

• Coursework: Successfully completed introductory accounting course(s) and at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship program start date

Preferred

• GPA: Minimum 3.0

• Journey to CPA: Pursuing required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam

Who We Are

#LifeatCohen

Sure, we like numbers. (But we'll never treat you like one.)

At Cohen & Co our foundational principles offer insight into how we achieve an inclusive, growth-oriented culture that fuels the success of our firm, our clients and our people. In particular, we honor our foundational principle of \"great people first\" by:

• Championing the importance of diversity, equity and inclusion by embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives and ideas that come from our people; and
• Offering a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package, which allows each employee to use the benefits that best suits their needs. Our offerings go beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities, and so much more!

Learn More About Us!

• Discover our Passion, Purpose & Expertise
• Learn more about our Firm's culture

Estimated Base Range: $20-$40 per hour

*Base compensation offered to candidates are determined based on factors such as candidate's relevant skillset, experience, licensure, and certifications, as well as job responsibilities, geography, market considerations, and organizational needs. At Cohen & Co, we don't stop at setting ourselves apart by offering competitive base compensation. As part of our 'great people first' foundational principle, our firm offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that allows each employee to design a package that best suits their needs and goes beyond standard options, including time off outside of your standard PTO to recharge and give back to the community, annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses, talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture and better meet the needs of our clients.