Auditing & Assurance Internship - Hands-On Public Accounting

RubinBrown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown invites applications for a public accounting internship designed to introduce you to the field and provide a challenging, dynamic experience. The program typically runs 40 hours weekly from January through mid-March or longer on a case-by-case basis.

Interns receive orientation and a Career Advocate to help set personalized goals. You will engage in audit testing, internal controls analysis, and client work at office and client sites, with a full-time schedule for eight weeks or more.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior Status at time of internship.
• Introductory level accounting courses.
• Prior completion of Auditing or Tax class is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication with clients and staff
• Client work in the office and at clients' offices
• Each intern will be treated as a full time team member and will be expected to maintain a full time schedule for a period of eight weeks or more
• Audit testing and procedures on selected key engagement areas
• Insight to the audit risk assessment and analysis process
• Enhanced understanding and analysis of internal controls
• Gather and analyze industry and comparable company research from public documents
• Prepare written reports which present company background, financial review, economic and industry outlook
• Create and maintain workpaper documentation for client engagements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Auditing basics

Education

Accounting or related field student (Junior/Senior)

Job description

RubinBrown invites applications for a public accounting internship designed to introduce you to the field and provide a challenging, dynamic experience. The program typically runs 40 hours weekly from January through mid-March or longer on a case-by-case basis.

Interns receive orientation and a Career Advocate to help set personalized goals. You will engage in audit testing, internal controls analysis, and client work at office and client sites, with a full-time schedule for eight weeks or more.