Audit or Tax 2027 Internship

Rehmann; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Rehmann in Troy, Michigan is offering an Audit and Tax Internship for accounting majors pursuing their CPA license. Interns will review financial statements, perform audit procedures, prepare tax returns, and gain hands-on experience in a professional advisory firm.

The ideal candidates should demonstrate strong Excel skills, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities while maintaining integrity and eagerness to learn within a supportive and engaging environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Tax or Audit class preferred.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher is required.
• Some related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review prior year work papers and recent financial statements.
• Perform audit procedures for moderately complex areas.
• Prepare individual, business, and trust tax returns.

Skills

Accounting major pursuing CPA license

Strong, hands-on Excel skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills

Motivation to learn and improve

Education

Completion of Intermediate Financial Accounting I

Graduation date with 150 credit hours in December 2026 – May 2028

Job description

Audit Internship Responsibilities

• Review prior year work papers and most recent interim financial statements before engagement begins.
• Perform audit procedures for moderately complex areas.
• Identify and draft relevant management letter comments, supported by factual information corroborated with appropriate client personnel.
• Maintain knowledge of clients’ policies, procedures and business conditions.
• Understand clients’ basic accounting practices and transactions, and their inter-relationships with financial information systems.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of clients’ accounting systems, including computer control structure and environment, and assess the effectiveness of controls.

Tax Internship Responsibilities

• Review and understand prior year tax returns and work papers.
• Prepare individual, business and trust tax returns for detailed review.
• Ensure all issues are addressed or documented and work papers are complete.
• Prepare tax liability projections for corporate and individual clients.
• Become familiar with federal tax regulations.
• Calculate tax extension and estimate payments.

Desired Skills, Experiences & Values

• Accounting major pursuing CPA license.
• Completion of Intermediate Financial Accounting I by start of internship.
• Completion of a Tax or Audit class preferred.
• Graduation date with 150 credit hours in December 2026 – May 2028.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• Initiative and drive through leadership experiences in work and/or campus extracurriculars.
• Some related work experience preferred.
• Strong, hands‑on Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Motivation to continuously learn and improve, easy to coach.
• Unwavering integrity in all situations.
• Enthusiasm, eagerness to engage, contribute and have fun.

Firm Overview

Rehmann is a professional advisory firm offering accounting and assurance, business solutions and outsourcing, specialized consulting, and wealth management services.

EEO Statement

Rehmann is an Equal Opportunity Employer.