Audit Internship - Summer 2027

Calibre CPA Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Calibre CPA Group in Chicago offers a 10-week summer internship in our Audit department, working with Partners, Managers, Seniors and staff to develop your accounting and audit skills.

You will prepare financial statements, assist with internal controls, and gain exposure to Form 5500 and Form 990 processes. The program includes staff buddies and social events, with Equal Opportunity Employer statements included in the posting.

Qualifications

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Completion of the Intermediate Accounting course.
• Minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the audit of selected financial statement accounts.
• Documenting accounting systems and internal controls.
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management letters.
• Preparation of tax returns, primarily Form 5500 and Form 990.
• Special projects as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

GPA 3.0

Oral communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (pursuing)

Job description

Our internship program provides an opportunity to spend 10 weeks TBD during the summer working alongside our Partners, Managers, Seniors and Staff in an environment devoted exclusively to your development. As an intern, you will work primarily in our Audit department under the guidance of experienced professionals on audit engagements for a variety of clients. Throughout the internship there will be multiple opportunities to engage with the staff on special projects and during social events.

$28.00 per hour

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the audit of selected financial statement accounts
• Documenting accounting systems and internal controls
• Assisting in the preparation of financial statements and management letters
• Preparation of tax returns, primarily Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) and Form 990 (tax-exempt organizations)
• Special projects as needed

Qualifications include:

• Pursuit of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Completion of the Intermediate Accounting course
• Minimum GPA of 3.0
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Over the course of the summer you will participate in a number of social activities with fellow interns and staff such as bowling, escape rooms, indoor mini golf, etc. and the annual company-wide picnic. Interns will have a staff “buddy” during the summer who will take you to lunch and other outings with various staff members and Partners.

EEO: Calibre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.