Audit Intern: Real-World Public Accounting Experience

Forvis Mazars US; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars US in Lincoln, NE offers an internship across assurance and tax, with winter and summer sessions, working with senior staff on client engagements to gain practical experience.

Interns perform audit testing, reconcile accounts, draft comments, and participate in client meetings; applicants must pursue CPA eligibility, maintain GPA 3.0, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and initiative.

Qualifications

• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Effective time management
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently
• Problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to take initiative
• Close attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and against deadlines
• Intern candidates must be working toward CPA Exam eligibility
• Satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework expected
• Intern must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0
• Reliable transportation to/from assigned office and attend off-site meetings in person

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

Initiative

Attention to detail

Working under pressure

CPA Exam eligibility

Job description

Forvis Mazars US in Lincoln, NE offers an internship across assurance and tax, with winter and summer sessions, working with senior staff on client engagements to gain practical experience.

Interns perform audit testing, reconcile accounts, draft comments, and participate in client meetings; applicants must pursue CPA eligibility, maintain GPA 3.0, and demonstrate teamwork, communication, and initiative.