Fall 2028 Audit Internship (August - November 2028) - Sarasota

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP is offering a Fall 2028 Audit Internship in our Sarasota office. This internship is designed for accounting students to apply classroom learning to real client work while gaining exposure to diverse industries.

You will work with audit professionals, handle assigned procedures, prepare workpapers, and participate in training to build public accounting skills. Eligible students pursuing CPA licensure will benefit from hands-on experience.

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.

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

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor's or Master’s)

Intermediate Accounting coursework completed

Auditing coursework preferred

Pursuing CPA licensure requirements

Job description

Fall 2028 | August-November 2028 Audit Internship | Sarasota 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

JOB CODE: 1000101