Audit Intern: Mentorship & CPA Prep Path

Sorren, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid holidays (firmwide winter break)

Paid parental leave

Mentorship and career development

CPA exam support

Firm-sponsored events

End-of-busy-season celebrations

Job summary

Sorren, Inc. in California is seeking a current accounting/finance student to support assurance procedures, from audits to test workpapers. You’ll learn GAAP concepts, assist with sampling, and help prepare draft financial statements under supervision.

The role demands strong communication, organization, and detail orientation, with a commitment to full-time hours and willingness to exceed during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Understanding of audit standards and ability to adapt to changes.
• Proficiency in learning and utilizing audit-related software and tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Accurate mathematical and accounting skills.
• Full-time commitment and flexibility to work beyond regular hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with assigned assurance procedures, including audits, reviews, compilations, and agreed-upon procedures.
• Help reconcile workpapers to trial balance accounts and maintain neat, complete, and organized documentation.
• Learn and apply basic concepts of GAAP, GAAS, and other financial reporting frameworks.
• Assist in determining testing scope, selecting samples, and applying an audit mindset.
• Support the preparation of draft financial statements and help identify potential issues for discussion.
• Manage assigned tasks and workload with guidance from supervisors to meet project deadlines.
• Communicate progress to team members and actively participate in team meetings.
• Begin developing an understanding of client industries and relevant audit considerations.
• Participate in team training sessions, independent learning, and firm events to build skills and knowledge.
• Perform other duties and display flexibility to take on a variety of responsibilities assigned by firm leadership.
• Meet agreed upon targets to fulfill individual performance and overall firm productivity.

Skills

Verbal & written comms

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance (pursuing)

Tools

Audit software

Job description

Sorren, Inc. in California is seeking a current accounting/finance student to support assurance procedures, from audits to test workpapers. You’ll learn GAAP concepts, assist with sampling, and help prepare draft financial statements under supervision.

The role demands strong communication, organization, and detail orientation, with a commitment to full-time hours and willingness to exceed during busy periods.