Audit Intern | 2027

ACCA Careers; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ACCA Careers in San Jose, CA is seeking an Audit Associate to support planning and execution of diverse audit assignments across Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing sectors.

The role emphasizes understanding accounting/auditing principles, quality control, and technology implementation within client engagements, with opportunities to interact with senior staff and clients throughout the audit process.

Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree.
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and solve problems in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in progress

Accounting/Taxation related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Outlook

Intranet software

Job description

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Job Description

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Essential Functions And Primary Duties

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple audit assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Execute solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards and technology implementation procedures relative to individual client assignments
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters and improvement opportunities with senior associates, managers and partners to resolve client issues discovered during the audit process
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• Active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus, but not required

Minimum Qualifications

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Strong computer and technical skills including, Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software