Paid Winter Audit Intern - Hands-On Client Engagements

PKF O'Connor Davies; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Job summary

PKF O’Connor Davies in Boston is offering a Winter Audit Internship Program that immerses students in authentic engagements, assisting with audit projects and providing hands-on experience in public accounting.

This part-time, paid 12-week internship runs from early January through mid-April with a minimum 20 hours per week; interns must travel locally to clients (80%+), and compensation ranges from $30 to $32 per hour depending on role and qualifications.

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.
• Good communication and computer skills and be a team player; able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Interns must be customer-focused and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• 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 formatting
• 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 a basic income tax understanding.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Customer-focused

Multitasking

Time management

Education

75% of accounting degree

CPA exam eligibility progress

Job description

PKF O’Connor Davies in Boston is offering a Winter Audit Internship Program that immerses students in authentic engagements, assisting with audit projects and providing hands-on experience in public accounting.

This part-time, paid 12-week internship runs from early January through mid-April with a minimum 20 hours per week; interns must travel locally to clients (80%+), and compensation ranges from $30 to $32 per hour depending on role and qualifications.