Internship, Assurance (January 2028)

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Florham Park (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiss, LLP is offering an Assurance Department Internship for motivated students and recent graduates seeking hands-on experience in accounting. You will work on multiple engagements, building professional relationships with clients and team members to develop a strong network.

You will assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements, help prepare client files with checklists, and participate in various accounting projects. A focus on communication and problem solving is essential.

Qualifications

• 3.5 GPA or higher required.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Graduating within the next 2 years; CPA designation desired.

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Assist with preparation of client files and ensure checklist items are complete before starting the engagement.
• Prepare confirmations for assigned engagements.
• Participate in accounting-related projects and collaborate with experienced professionals on multiple assignments.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Education

GPA 3.5 or higher

Accounting/Taxation/Finance or business-related field

Tools

AI tools

Job description

About the Role:

The 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.