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

Purvis Gray and Company CPAs; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray and Company CPAs is offering a Summer 2027 Audit Internship in our Sarasota office. This program is designed for accounting students to apply classroom knowledge to real client work while working alongside our audit professionals.

You will gain exposure to various clients and industries, build technical and professional skills, and participate in training and development opportunities throughout the internship.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Must have completed Intermediate Accounting coursework prior to start.
• Auditing coursework completed or in progress preferred.
• Intends to meet CPA licensure requirements after graduation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and follow through.

Responsibilities

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

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting degree

Intermediate Accounting coursework

Auditing coursework

Job description

Summer 2027 | May-August 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: 1000085