Audit Internship - Spring 2028

Cognitioworld; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cognitioworld is seeking an accounting intern in Milwaukee to gain hands-on experience across audit, assurance, and advisory services. You will support client engagements and develop technical proficiency in GAAP while collaborating with engagement leaders and teams.

Ideal candidates are pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, maintain a GPA of 3.0+, and are working toward CPA eligibility after graduation.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.
• Working toward CPA exam eligibility after graduation.
• Coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data preferred.
• Ability to think independently and make sound decisions.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, and meet deadlines.
• Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly and professionally to client and firm associate requests.
• Gather information from clients to complete required documents.
• Use data analysis to identify useful information and support recommendations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes for efficiency.
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing per standards.
• Communicate open items and testing issues with engagement leaders.
• Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, and management reports.
• Develop GAAP-related technical competency for assigned product lines.
• Work independently and as part of a team to support engagements.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Strong GPA

CPA eligibility

Data Analytics

Independent thinking

Communication skills

Time management

US work authorization

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Job description

Your Role

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to client and firm associate requests promptly and professionally
• Gather necessary information from clients to complete required documents
• Use data analysis skills to identify useful information and support recommendations
• Identify process improvement opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Perform audit, review, and compliance testing procedures following firm and professional standards
• Communicate with engagement leaders about open items and testing issues in a timely manner
• Prepare or review financial statements, footnotes, management reports, and other engagement outputs
• Develop technical competency with GAAP related to assigned product lines
• Work individually and as part of a team to support client engagements

About You

The company is looking for candidates who have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, including completion of corporate or individual taxation class
• Above average accounting knowledge demonstrated by college GPA, preferably 3.0 or higher
• Working towards eligibility to sit for the CPA exam upon graduation
• Preferred coursework in Data Analytics or Big Data
• Ability to think independently and make sound decisions based on education and experience
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and staff
• Ability to prioritize work, take initiative, follow through on requests, and meet deadlines
• Legal authorization to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

• Paid sick leave
• Access to free, confidential counseling through the Employee Assistance Program

Training & Development

Interns will gain hands-on experience in audit work and related software applications, develop skills to become trusted business advisors, and gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries ranging from small businesses to large corporations. They will also develop administrative, professional, and interpersonal skills to organize, analyze, and communicate effectively.