Winter/Spring 2028 Assurance Intern

RubinBrown; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

RubinBrown invites applications for a public accounting internship designed to introduce you to the field and provide a challenging, dynamic experience. The program typically runs 40 hours weekly from January through mid-March or longer on a case-by-case basis.

Interns receive orientation and a Career Advocate to help set personalized goals. You will engage in audit testing, internal controls analysis, and client work at office and client sites, with a full-time schedule for eight weeks or more.

Qualifications

• Junior or Senior Status at time of internship.
• Introductory level accounting courses.
• Prior completion of Auditing or Tax class is preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Direct communication with clients and staff
• Client work in the office and at clients' offices
• Each intern will be treated as a full time team member and will be expected to maintain a full time schedule for a period of eight weeks or more
• Audit testing and procedures on selected key engagement areas
• Insight to the audit risk assessment and analysis process
• Enhanced understanding and analysis of internal controls
• Gather and analyze industry and comparable company research from public documents
• Prepare written reports which present company background, financial review, economic and industry outlook
• Create and maintain workpaper documentation for client engagements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Microsoft Office

Auditing basics

Education

Accounting or related field student (Junior/Senior)

Job description

General Description

The objective of the internship is to introduce the intern to the field of public accounting and to provide a dynamic, challenging and fun experience. The internship is usually 40 hours per week from the start of January through mid-March or later. Alternative schedules or durations are available on a case‑by‑case basis.

The intern will be provided with an introductory orientation to the firm. This orientation includes administrative and professional matters. Each intern will be assigned a Career Advocate, who will assist the intern in building a set of personalized goals and objectives for the internship. Other training will include extensive use of information technology, including use of the firm’s accounting and tax networks.

Major Responsibilities

• Direct communication with clients and staff
• Client work in the office and at clients' offices
• Each intern will be treated as a full time team member and will be expected to maintain a full time schedule for a period of eight weeks or more
• Audit testing and procedures on selected key engagement areas
• Insight to the audit risk assessment and analysis process
• Enhanced understanding and analysis of internal controls
• Gather and analyze industry and comparable company research from public documents
• Prepare written reports which present company background, financial review, economic and industry outlook
• Create and maintain workpaper documentation for client engagements
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Experience / Background / Skills

• Junior or Senior Status at time of internship
• Introductory level accounting courses
• Prior completion of Auditing or Tax class is preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Equal Opportunity

RubinBrown is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Colorado, Nevada, and Illinois Salary Statement

The hourly range displayed is specifically for those potential applicants who will work or reside in the state of Colorado, Nevada, or Illinois if selected for the role.

This position is a seasonal role with limited benefits eligibility unless required by local, state or federal law.

Hourly Rate

Intern Hourly Rate

EEO

EEO Employer W/M/Vet/Disabled

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