Audit Intern

Kemper CPA Group LLP; Olney (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Professional development assistance

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Referral programs

Flexible schedule

Access to investment advice

Job summary

Kemper CPA Group LLP in Olney, Illinois, is seeking qualified candidates for an Audit Internship in the summer of 2027. The internship offers real-world exposure to auditing, with guidance from senior staff, managers, and partners.

The internship requires a minimum of 20 hours per week, with flexible Monday through Friday schedules. The program may lead to a full-time position after completion, and applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Candidate for bachelor’s degree in accounting and working towards CPA eligibility.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel; strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.

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

Communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Ownership

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Attendance reliability

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 our Olney, Illinois office 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 through Friday. 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 clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with 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 development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. 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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