Summer 2027 Audit Intern

Maher-Duessel; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Maher Duessel is offering a paid internship in audit, providing exposure to many areas of the practice. Interns will test transactions such as cash receipts and disbursements and assist in payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable testing.

They will also help prepare financial statements and schedules for clients. Selected interns should be sophomores or juniors pursuing accounting or related CPA-track coursework, with strong communication and teamwork skills and reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Sophomore or Junior status pursuing accounting degree or equivalent CPA-qualified coursework.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated teamwork and integrity in professional settings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Reliable transportation to work at the firm or client sites.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed testing of transactions including cash receipts and disbursements.
• Test payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable processes.
• Assist in preparation of financial statements and schedules for clients.
• Gain exposure to multiple areas of audit work during the internship.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Integrity

Microsoft Office

Reliable transportation

Education

Sophomore/Junior accounting student

Job description

Responsibilities:

Our interns gain valuable experience by having exposure to many areas of audit work. Interns will perform detailed testing of transactions, including cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Additionally, interns will assist in the preparation of financial statements and schedules for clients. This is a paid internship.

Qualifications:

• Sophomore or Junior status working toward undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient course work to qualify to become licensed as a CPA
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A strong dedication to teamwork
• Integrity within the professional environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications
• Reliable transportation

Working Conditions:

Involves work in the firm’s office or on the client’s premises. Work on the client’s premises will usually require the use of the staff member’s personal car. Involves varying working hours, including overtime, as determined by engagement team leader.

About our Firm:

Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors. Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania. Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026, selected as one of Accounting Today's 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women.

Maher Duessel strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, transgender identity, genetics information, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status. This policy applies to all terms, conditions, and benefits associated with employment.