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

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP in Sarasota, FL seeks a Spring 2027 Audit Internship to bridge classroom learning with real client work in public accounting. Interns collaborate with audit teams, learn procedures, and build skills across multiple client industries.

You’ll assist with workpapers, reconciliations, and documentation, while developing professional communication and teamwork. This structured program includes training and project assignments to support client service and career growth.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress is preferred
• Intends to meet the educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation

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

Strong communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Proactive learner

CPA licensure intent

Education

Accounting degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s)

Job description

Spring 2027 | January-April 2027 Audit 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

JOB CODE: 1000078