Audit Internship - Spring 2028

NWU; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA enrollment

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with match

Well-being incentives

Education incentives

Flexible time off

Parental leave

Family care leave

Cell phone reimbursement

Travel rewards

Voluntary benefits

ID theft protection

Job summary

NWU in Minneapolis seeks an accounting student to support client engagements, gather information, and perform audits and compliance checks. You will analyze data, identify improvements, and prepare outputs while developing GAAP proficiency.

Strong communication and independence are essential as you work with a team and interact with clients across industries. Ideal candidates are pursuing an accounting degree, have solid GPA, and aim to sit for the CPA after graduation.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, from small businesses to large corporations

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Independent thinking

Time management

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

Taxation coursework (corporate/individual)

Job description

Your Role

Here’s what you will be doing:

• 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
• 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
• Gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, from small businesses to large corporations

About You

The company is looking for:

• 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
• Must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States without sponsorship

Compensation & Benefits

• Estimated base pay rate of $29.50 per hour, with actual salary depending on location, skills, experience, and other factors
• Eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus based on individual and firm performance
• Eight health plan options including HMO and PPO plans
• Dental and vision coverage
• Opportunity to enroll in HSA with potential firm contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Firm-sponsored basic life and short- and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) savings plan with profit sharing and firm matching contributions
• Well-being incentives, education and certification assistance
• Flexible time off, family care leave, parental leave, and family formation benefits
• Cell phone reimbursement and travel rewards
• Voluntary benefits including critical illness and accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, legal, long-term care, pet insurance, ID theft protection, and supplemental life/AD&D