Internship, Assurance (January 2028)

Wiss; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site internship 3 days/week

Job summary

Wiss, LLP offers an Assurance Department Internship for students and recent graduates to gain accounting experience across audit, review, and compilation engagements in a collaborative environment.

You will support client file preparation, confirmations, and participate in a variety of accounting projects while building relationships with clients and team members. On-site work is required three days per week.

Qualifications

• GPA of 3.5 or higher is preferred.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance or related business field.
• Desire to pursue CPA designation is highly desired.
• Must be able to work 3 days per week on-site.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Assist with the preparation of client files and ensure checklist items are complete prior to starting the engagement.
• Prepare confirmations for assigned engagements.

Skills

GPA 3.5+

On-site 3 days/week

Strong communication

Education

Accounting or related field

Job description

Assurance Department Internship is an excellent opportunity for budding young professionals who wish to gain more experience in the accounting field. It provides college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to work on multiple engagements, experiencing the full breadth of responsibilities that come during servicing clients. The internship also provides the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with clients and their other team members, setting the stage for developing a professional network.

Accounting Procedures

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Assist with the preparation of client files and ensure all appropriate checklist items are complete prior to starting the engagement.
• Prepare confirmations for assigned engagements.

Team Building

• Participate in a variety of accounting related projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on multiple assignments and develop relationships internally at Wiss.

Desired Characteristics

• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Graduating within the next 2 years, and desire to pursue CPA designation highly desired.
• Must be able to work 3 days/week on-site.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. We are looking for highly motivated team players who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to exhibiting effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and effective prompting techniques, with the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity and problem solve.

Wiss, LLP Highlights:

• Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms
• Accounting Today’s 2026 Regional Leaders
• 2025 Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 Firms
• 2025 FinTech Awards Winner “Best SaaS for FinTech”

Wiss is committed to fostering a welcoming community. We seek candidates from all backgrounds to join our team and encourage our employees to bring their authentic and best selves to work. We are 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 legally protected status.