Winter Audit Intern: Hands-On Public Accounting

PKF O'Connor Davies; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

PKF O'Connor Davies invites applications for its Winter Audit Internship Program. This part-time, paid 12-week internship immerses students in audit work alongside our industry specialists, delivering real-world experience in public accounting. Interns commit to at least 20 hours per week from January to mid-April and may assist on client engagements.

Travel to local clients is required. Applicants should be pursuing accounting studies, with CPA exam eligibility in sight, and strong

Qualifications

• Must have at least 75% of a bachelor's degree in accounting completed from an accredited university.
• Must demonstrate progress towards CPA exam eligibility.
• Potential candidates should have good communication and computer skills and be team players who are motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interns must be customer-focused and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients 80%+ of the time and have access to a car/public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with clients and employees.
• Become proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
• Draft financial statements under prescribed formatting.
• Prepare portions of compilation, review and audit engagements.
• Develop a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.
• Become knowledgeable about accounting pronouncements and demonstrate a basic income tax understanding.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Team player

Customer-focused

Time management

Education

75% of accounting degree completed

Progress toward CPA exam eligibility

Job description

PKF O'Connor Davies invites applications for its Winter Audit Internship Program. This part-time, paid 12-week internship immerses students in audit work alongside our industry specialists, delivering real-world experience in public accounting. Interns commit to at least 20 hours per week from January to mid-April and may assist on client engagements.

Travel to local clients is required. Applicants should be pursuing accounting studies, with CPA exam eligibility in sight, and strong