Spring 2027 Audit Internship (January - April 2027) - Gainesville

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Purvis Gray is seeking an Audit Internship for Spring 2027 in the Gainesville office. Accounting students will apply classroom learning to real client work, collaborating with audit professionals on diverse clients and industries to develop technical and professional skills for a career in public accounting.

You’ll assist audit teams, prepare workpapers, conduct reconciliations, review client information, and participate in training and team meetings to learn about the profession.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams with client engagements and assigned audit procedures.
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with account reconciliations, testing, research, and financial statement support.
• Review and organize client provided information for completeness and accuracy.
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines.
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity.
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other opportunities to learn about public accounting.
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Time management

Initiative

Education

Accounting degree in progress

Intermediate Accounting coursework

Auditing coursework preferred

Tools

Excel

Job description

Spring 2027 | January-April 2027Audit Internship | Gainesville Office

Purvis Gray’s Audit Internship is designed for accounting students who are ready to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real client work. Interns work alongside our audit professionals, gain exposure to a variety of clients and industries, and build the technical and professional skills needed for a career in public accounting.

What You’ll Do

• Assist audit teams with client engagements and assigned audit procedures
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation
• Assist with account reconciliations, testing, research, and financial statement support
• Review and organize client provided information for completeness and accuracy
• Communicate with team members regarding assigned work, questions, and deadlines
• Handle sensitive and confidential client information with professionalism and integrity
• Participate in team meetings, training, and other opportunities to learn about public accounting
• Complete additional projects and assignments that support client service and professional development

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Expected to have completed Intermediate Accounting coursework prior to the start of the internship
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress is preferred
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, follow through on assignments, and meet deadlines
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, receive feedback, and learn as part of a team
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments