Audit Intern: Hands-On Public Accounting Experience

Forvis Mazars US; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP invites motivated interns in Chicago to explore opportunities in audit or tax, with hands-on client engagement and learning from senior staff. The program supports part-time or full-time winter and summer tracks, offering exposure to multiple industries and a practical path to professional growth.

Interns gain experience by performing audit tests, reconciling accounts, and contributing to audit reports while developing their technical skills and teamwork abilities in a

Qualifications

• Internship may be in assurance, tax, or a combination of the two.
• Winter semester internships run from early-January through April 15th, and summer internships can typically run from early-June through mid-August.
• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Helping to draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

Responsibilities

• Completing audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets
• Working with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data
• Helping to draft management letter comments and the audit report
• Participating in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers

Skills

Technical accounting knowledge

Time management

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

CPA exam eligibility

Education

Pursuing CPA Exam eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Forvis Mazars, LLP invites motivated interns in Chicago to explore opportunities in audit or tax, with hands-on client engagement and learning from senior staff. The program supports part-time or full-time winter and summer tracks, offering exposure to multiple industries and a practical path to professional growth.

Interns gain experience by performing audit tests, reconciling accounts, and contributing to audit reports while developing their technical skills and teamwork abilities in a