Audit Intern (Summer 2027)

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller); Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Katz, Sapper & Miller offers an internship program that provides hands-on experience in public accounting. Interns learn how accounting theories apply in practice, performing like first-year associate accountants and gaining exposure to tax and client services.

Students working toward an Undergraduate or Master’s in Business or Accounting, aiming for CPA eligibility, will participate in orientation and training, collaborate with senior staff, and have the opportunity to contribute to client

Qualifications

• Working towards an Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Business or Accounting.
• On track for CPA Eligibility upon graduation
• Outstanding students with a minimum overall GPA of a 3.0
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment with client personnel in various industries
• Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in public accounting as an Intern.
• Participate in intern orientation, technical training and development programs for exposure to tax and client work.
• Experience on-the-job training translating academic knowledge into a professional environment.
• Learn from Associates, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized expertise.
• Work with a variety of clients across multiple industries, from startups to multinational corporations.
• Collaborate with peers and build lasting professional relationships.
• Demonstrate performance and potential to join Katz, Sapper & Miller as an Associate Accountant full-time

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Professionalism

Education

Undergraduate or Master’s Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Internships:

An internship with KSM provides you with hands-on experience in the exciting and challenging profession of public accounting. You will learn how the theories and principles of accounting are applied while essentially performing the role of a first-year associate accountant.

Responsibilities:

As an **Intern** you will have the opportunity to:

• Gain hands-onexperience

• Participate in our intern orientation, technical training and development programs designed to expose you to tax and to give you the tools needed toimmediatelycontribute toclients

• Experience, through on-the-job training and real, meaningful work engagements, how your academic experience translates to the professionalenvironment

• Learn directly from experiencedAssociates, Seniors, Managers and Partners with specialized experience and technical knowledge acrossnumerousindustries andservices

• Work directly with a variety of clients across multiple industries ranging from start-ups and family-run businesses to multi-nationalcorporations

• Enjoy the manyperksof a top-notch public accountingfirm

• Collaborate with peers while forming lastingfriendships

• Demonstrate your performance and ability to join Katz, Sapper & Miller asan AssociateAccountantfull-time

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Working towards an Undergraduate orMaster’s Degree in Business or Accounting.

• On track for CPA Eligibility upon graduation

• Outstanding students with a minimum overall GPA of a 3.0

• The ability to work effectively in a team environment with all levels of client personnel in variousindustries

• Excellent written/verbal communication and collaboration skills

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category.

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.