Audit Intern - Summer 2027 (San Diego, CA)

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid long-term disability and

Life insurance

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Short-term disability

Parental leave

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

CapinCrouse, now part of CRI, offers an Audit Intern - Summer 2027 opportunity serving nonprofit clients nationwide. The internship focuses on financial integrity and security within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.

Interns perform substantive audit procedures, document testing, and assist in ensuring proper application of accounting principles. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with MS Office proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Perform substantive auditing procedures in assigned areas.
• Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work.
• Prepare working papers documenting tests and procedures.
• Ensure proper and consistent application of accounting principles during audits.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or matters needing management attention.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Two years of university education completed

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AUDIT INTERN - SUMMER 2027

CapinCrouse, now part of CRI, serves more than 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations nationwide by providing support in the key areas of financial integrity and security. Our exclusive focus on nonprofits offers you significant potential for professional growth.

We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• Perform substantive auditing procedures in assigned areas
• Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work
• Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached
• Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures
• Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management

Qualifications:

• Two or more years of university education completed by the time of starting the internship required
• Actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work cooperatively with others.
• High degree of discretion dealing with confidential information.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CapinCrouse Advisors will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

The anticipated hiring base hourly range for this role is: $25 - $30 an hour.

Actual compensation is based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to education, skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us at www.criadv.com.

Benefits:

• 21 PTO days
• 9 paid holidays
• company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability coverage
• parental leave
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan