Summer 2028 Audit Internship (May - August 2028) - Gainesville

Purvis Gray and Company CPAs; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray and Company CPAs is offering a Summer 2028 Audit Internship in Gainesville for accounting students seeking hands-on experience. Interns collaborate with audit teams, assist with client engagements, and learn through practical workpapers, testing, and documentation.

The role emphasizes CPA pathway ambitions, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a professional setting.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting.
• Expected to have completed Intermediate Accounting coursework prior to the start.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Initiative

Attention to detail

Education

Pursuing Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Intermediate accounting coursework completed

Auditing coursework preferred

CPA licensure requirements pursuit

Job description

Summer 2028 | May-August 2028 Audit Internship | Gainesville 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: 1000096