Spring 2028 Audit Intern: Atlanta

Nichols, Cauley & Associates, LLC; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Nichols Cauley invites applications for its Audit & Assurance Internship, offering real client experience from day one and mentorship from managers and Partners.

You’ll assist with audit engagements, learn audit planning and execution, and gain exposure to industries such as construction, manufacturing, and real estate. Travel to client sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, with graduation expected [date range]
• Working toward CPA exam eligibility
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new technology
• Willingness to travel to client sites and between offices within the cluster

Responsibilities

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, and other organizations
• Perform testing on account balances and transactions, and document your work in audit software
• Prepare workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Help gather and organize client information, both on-site and remotely
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and client interactions

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Willingness to travel

Education

Accounting degree pursuit

Tools

Excel

Job description

Audit & Assurance Internship Nichols Cauley is a leading integrated financial services platform recognized among the Top 100 Firms by Inside Public Accounting. We're honored to be named one of Accounting Today's Best Firms to Work For and Best Firms for Young Accountants, which reflects our commitment to professional excellence, career development, and a collaborative, supportive culture. Through our Manage. Protect. Grow. approach, we give clients coordinated expertise across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting. We keep investing in technology, automation, and AI-driven innovation to improve client service and help our people do their best work. Our Audit & Assurance internship gives you real client experience from day one. You'll work alongside experienced professionals, learn how audits are planned and performed, and see how assurance fits into the broader advice we give business owners.

What You’ll Do

• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for privately held businesses, financial institutions, governmental entities, and other organizations
• Perform testing on account balances and transactions, and document your work in audit software
• Prepare workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Help gather and organize client information, both on-site and remotely
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and client interactions

What We’re Looking For

• Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, with graduation expected [date range]
• Working toward CPA exam eligibility
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new technology
• Willingness to travel to client sites and between offices within the cluster

What You’ll Gain

• Hands‑on experience on real engagements, not busywork
• Mentorship from managers and Partners
• Exposure to clients across industries such as construction, manufacturing, agribusiness, real estate, and financial institutions
• A path to a full-time offer for high-performing interns

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