Assurance Internship — Mentorship + CPA Prep

Sorren; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Comprehensive benefits (medical,Dental

Vision coverage and life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Team events

Job summary

Sorren is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented student for an entry-level audit assistant role in Chicago. You will support assurance procedures, workpapers, and drafting financial statements under supervision, while learning GAAP/GAAS concepts and auditing best practices.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s program, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and can commit full-time with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.

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

Audit software

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Audit software tools

Job description

Sorren is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented student for an entry-level audit assistant role in Chicago. You will support assurance procedures, workpapers, and drafting financial statements under supervision, while learning GAAP/GAAS concepts and auditing best practices.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a bachelor’s program, possess strong communication and organizational skills, and can commit full-time with flexible hours to meet project deadlines.