Audit Intern

Redwitz, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 31,822 - 45,323; Part time

Job summary

A public accounting firm is seeking interns in San Diego to support auditing and accounting engagements. Interns will work closely with senior staff, gain hands-on experience, and be involved in various audit phases. This internship promises mentorship and training, catering to aspiring Certified Public Accountants. Candidates should have a strong educational background in accounting and excellent communication skills. A hands-on approach to learning through real assignments is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Strong motivation to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritize as necessary.
• Demonstrated sense of ownership for delivering high-quality service.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for various auditing and accounting engagements.
• Complete all aspects for engagements including updates to managers.
• Document client's internal control structure and perform test of controls.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deadline management

Team building

Time management

Customer service

Advanced Microsoft Word

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Educational focus in public accounting

Tools

Accounting software packages

Job description

Job Type

Internship

Description

We kindly ask that recruiters, agencies, and third parties do not contact us regarding this role. We are only considering applications submitted directly by candidates.

Summary of Responsibilities

Interns are directly supervised by Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners. With having greater knowledge and experience, this individual will be provided the opportunity to assume more difficult assignments and exposure relating to all aspects of our Audit & Accounting engagements while working in a public accounting firm.

Pay Rate: $28.00 per hour

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide support for various auditing and accounting engagements under the direction of our managers and partners.
• Demonstrate understanding of the client's business including analysis and planning of client engagements.
• Complete all aspects for engagements including status updates to engagement managers and partners, and adhere to all quality control standards, as required.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested and explain variances, when needed.
• Develop working knowledge of audit preparation in the office.
• Understand the accounting process and ensure entries comply with GAAP, along with the firm's policies and procedures. Develop an innovative approach for continued improvement in efficiency and effectiveness.
• Apply the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board and the AICPA.
• Perform substantive testing of assigned balance sheet and/or income statement accounts, including cash, fixed assets, and accounts payable.
• Assist with risk assessment procedures.
• Document client's internal control structure and perform test of controls.
• Assist with or prepare financial statements and other related reports and the appropriate compilation, review, or audit report.
• Shadows Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners when performing client meetings.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all team members.
• Preparation of client assistance requests, appropriate follow-up, and evaluation.
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality, and personal conduct.
• Complies with Federal, State, and local legal requirements by studying requirements; enforcing adherence to requirements.
• Identifying and carrying-out other projects, as assigned.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the internship, the individual will have been able to directly apply their classroom theories into the workplace, along with the ability to strengthen their personal and professional skillsets.

This individual will advance their knowledge of the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of an Audit Associate in a public accounting firm. The understanding will help to refine the individuals career path and provide them the information required to make informed decisions about their career path in public accounting.

Throughout this internship, this individual will gain a strong understanding of the high-level expectations placed upon them to be successful in the workplace.

Training

• New Hire Orientation: Guidance from Human Resources and their applicable team on company department policies and procedures.
• Career Roadmap: Setting professional and career goals.
• Job Shadowing: Shadows Senior Associates, Managers, and Partners when performing client meetings.
• Provided real work assignments.
• Meetings: Reviewing work assignments, projects, and expectations.
• Training and workshops.

Requirements

• Educational focus in public accounting, with a strong motivation of becoming a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment, as necessary.
• Strong sense of ownership for delivering high‑quality service and excellent customer service, team building, and time management skills.
• Technical competencies must include advanced skills with Microsoft Office - specifically with Word and Excel.
• Experience with accounting software packages, a plus.