Summer 2027 Audit Internship (May - August 2027) - Sarasota

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Florida; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP invites students to apply for the Summer 2027 Audit Internship in our Sarasota office. You will work alongside audit professionals, gain exposure to diverse clients and industries, and apply classroom knowledge to real client engagements.

Responsibilities include assisting audit teams, preparing workpapers, account reconciliations, documenting support, and communicating with the team to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Intermediate Accounting coursework completed prior to start.
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress preferred.
• Intends to meet educational requirements for CPA licensure upon graduation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams with client engagements and procedures.
• Prepare and organize audit workpapers and supporting documentation.
• Assist with account reconciliations, testing, and financial statement support.
• Review client information for completeness and accuracy.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Intermediate Accounting coursework

CPA licensure track

Job description

Summer 2027 | May-August 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