Summer 2027 Assurance Intern

Whittlesey; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Whittlesey invites you to join its Summer Assurance Internship, running June–August in a full-time, hybrid format. Team members alternate between working remotely and at client locations depending on school schedule.

You will perform meaningful assurance and accounting work, collaborating with experienced staff on current client engagements to translate classroom learning into real‑world experience. As part of a diverse team, you will receive mentorship from seasoned professionals and build a

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelors accounting program.
• GPA 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Must possess a valid state drivers' license.

Responsibilities

• Perform meaningful assurance and accounting work
• Work with our experienced staff on current client engagements
• Build on your academic learning with real‑world experience
• Participate in various projects, working with teams from across the firm
• Receive mentorship by seasoned tax, auditing and consulting professionals
• Develop a wide‑ranging skill set and launch your accounting career

Skills

Computers & spreadsheets

Driver's license

Education

Accounting major (Bachelors)

Job description

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Assurance Intern to join the Whittlesey team! Whittlesey's Summer Assurance Internship runs from June - August. This position is a full-time, hybrid position. Hybrid team members alternate between working remotely at the office, or client locations dependent on school schedule.

When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team that provides today's business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services.

Whittlesey is proud to announce that we have been named one of the "Best of the Best" Firms and one of the "Top 200 Firms" by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award‑winning newsletter for the public accounting profession. IPA's annual "Best of the Best" list ranks top accounting firms with superior financial and operational performance in the most recent fiscal year.

Our Culture

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open‑door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals.

Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member's unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work. We sponsor community‑driven events throughout the year and encourage our partners and team members to become actively involved in volunteerism.

What you will be doing

• Perform meaningful assurance and accounting work
• Work with our experienced staff on current client engagements
• Build on your academic learning with real‑world experience
• Participate in various projects, working with teams from across the firm
• Receive mentorship by seasoned tax, auditing and consulting professionals
• Develop a wide‑ranging skill set and launch your accounting career

What you must have

• Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelors accounting program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Must possess a valid state drivers' license.

Please note: Applicants are required to submit their most recent transcript as part of the application process for this internship.

Whittlesey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not be an exact fit. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.