Paid Winter Audit Internship: Hands-On Public Accounting

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

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies offers a Winter Audit Internship Program that immerses students in work with industry group specialists, assisting with quality audit services for clients. This part-time, paid 12-week internship runs from early January through mid-April and requires at least 20 hours per week.

Interns gain hands-on experience, drafting financial statements, and assisting in compilation, review, and audit engagements. Travel to local clients is required for the majority of duties.

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 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

Computer skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Education

Accounting degree progress (75%)

CPA eligibility in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies offers a Winter Audit Internship Program that immerses students in work with industry group specialists, assisting with quality audit services for clients. This part-time, paid 12-week internship runs from early January through mid-April and requires at least 20 hours per week.

Interns gain hands-on experience, drafting financial statements, and assisting in compilation, review, and audit engagements. Travel to local clients is required for the majority of duties.