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

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP invites accounting students to join its Spring 2027 Audit Internship in Sarasota. You’ll work with our audit professionals on real client engagements, gain hands-on experience, and develop essential technical and professional skills for a career in public accounting.

You’ll assist with audit procedures, organize workpapers, and collaborate with teammates to meet deadlines while upholding confidentiality and integrity.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Completed Intermediate Accounting coursework prior to start.
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress preferred.
• Intends to meet educational requirements for CPA licensure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines.
• Willingness to ask questions, take initiative, and learn as part of a team.
• Available for the full internship cohort and scheduled work commitments.

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

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Auditing coursework completed or in progress

Intends to meet CPA licensure requirements

Job description

Spring 2027 | January-April 2027Audit Internship | Sarasota 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