Audit Intern

Kemper CPA Group; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP is seeking qualified candidates for an Audit Internship in our Olney, Illinois office for the summer of 2027. This internship offers real-world auditing experience under senior staff and managers, with guidance and exposure to the auditing profession.

The position requires a minimum of 20 hours per week and may lead to a full-time opportunity. The internship runs from late May to early August with flexible Monday–Friday scheduling.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and working towards CPA eligibility.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong oral and written communication, professional and respectful.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Analytical skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willing to take initiative and demonstrate ownership of work assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and complete field work, audit documents, and work papers.
• Inspect and examine client documentation; prepare reports on findings.
• Prepare basic financial statements or supporting schedules.
• Prepare tax returns as needed.
• Be willing and able to serve multiple client engagements concurrently.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Ownership of work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an Audit Internship position in ourOlney, Illinoisoffice for the summer of 2027 audit season.

This internship will provide a real-world introduction to the field of auditing, including emerging accounting and audit issues. The intern will work closely with the audit team, where he or she will receive guidance and gain valuable exposure to the auditing profession.Successful candidates can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and this position has the potential to become a full-time position. The audit internship begins in late May and goes through early August. Flexible work schedules are offered Monday throughFriday.Our senior staff, managers, and partners will help guide you as you develop your technical skills.

JobResponsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and complete field work, audit documents, and work papers.
• Inspect and examine client documentation; prepare reports on findings.
• Prepare basic financial statements or supporting schedules.
• Prepare tax returns as needed.
• Be willing and able to serve multiple client engagements concurrently.
• Additionalduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Candidate forbachelor’sdegree in accountingand working towards CPA eligibility.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display strong oral and written communication in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Willing to take initiative anddemonstrateownership of work assigned.
• Proficiencyin Microsoft WordandExcel.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clientsas a result ofour ability toretainour brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that iscommensuratewith the position and candidate’s experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee.Part-time benefits include:

• Paid sick leave
• Professional developmentassistance
• Employeeassistanceprogram
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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