Fall 2027 Audit Internship (August - November 2027) - Gainesville

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants in Gainesville invites you to join the Fall 2027 Audit Internship. This program pairs accounting students with our audit professionals to gain real client exposure and build practical skills for a career in public accounting.

You will assist audit teams with engagements, prepare workpapers, perform account reconciliations, review client information, and participate in trainings and team meetings to learn about the profession.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Intends to meet CPA licensure requirements upon graduation.
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative and learn as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams with client engagements and assigned audit procedures.
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with account reconciliations, testing, research, and financial statement support.
• Review and organize client provided information for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other opportunities to learn about public accounting.
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development.

Skills

Strong communication

Prioritize & meet deadlines

Team player

Proactive learner

Ask questions & take feedback

Full internship availability

Education

Bachelor or Master in Accounting

Intends to meet CPA licensure requirements

Auditing coursework in progress/preferred

Job description

Fall 2027 | August-November 2027Audit Internship | Gainesville Office

Purvis Gray’s Audit Internship is designed for accounting students who are ready to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real client work. Interns work alongside our audit professionals, gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, and build the technical and professional skills needed for a career in public accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Assist audit teams with client engagements and assigned audit procedures
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations, testing, research, and financial statement support
• Review and organize client provided information for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other opportunities to learn about public accounting
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Expected to have completed Intermediate Accounting coursework prior to the start of the internship
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress is preferred
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments