Paid Summer Audit Internship: Real-World Public Accounting

PKF O'Connor Davies; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies invites students to join the Summer Audit Internship Program to assist on audit engagements across industry groups. Interns gain hands-on experience in quality audit work and support a real client service team.

Interns also execute a market research project presented to Firm leadership, participate in community service and Firm events, and are mentored from day one by an Intern Adviser. The 8-week, paid program starts mid-June and travels locally.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 75% of a bachelor's degree in accounting completed from an accredited university.
• Must demonstrate progress towards CPA exam eligibility
• Potential candidates should have good communication and computer skills and be team players who are motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interns must be customer-focused and able to multitask.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients 80%+ of the time and have access to a car/public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients and employees.
• Become proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
• Draft financial statements under prescribed format.
• Prepare portions of compilation, review and audit engagements.
• Develop a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.
• Become knowledgeable about accounting pronouncements and demonstrate an understanding in functions relating to basic income tax.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer focus

Multitasking

Computer skills

Education

Accounting degree progress (75% completed)

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies invites students to join the Summer Audit Internship Program to assist on audit engagements across industry groups. Interns gain hands-on experience in quality audit work and support a real client service team.

Interns also execute a market research project presented to Firm leadership, participate in community service and Firm events, and are mentored from day one by an Intern Adviser. The 8-week, paid program starts mid-June and travels locally.