Winter 2026 Audit Intern

Job Description

About company
Topel Forman is an award-winning firm with over sixty years of experience, serving a diverse clientele including individuals, professionals, family-owned businesses, and corporations. The firm specializes in providing accounting, tax, audit, family office, and advisory services. It prides itself on having a high level of talent and expertise, supported by caring leadership. Topel Forman fosters an inclusive culture that provides accessibility to professional growth and collaboration, creating a dynamic and engaging work environment. The firm is dedicated to delivering world-class service to its clients and a top-level professional experience to its employees. Employees benefit from a robust benefits package, including well-rounded fringe benefits, and a flexible work environment. As a multi-year winner of Top Workplaces, Topel Forman operates by its core values of flexibility, integrity, respect, and excellence.

Job description, detailed
This role is for a Winter 2026 Audit Intern, providing an opportunity to learn and grow under the supervision of seniors and managers.

Internship Learning & Growth:
• Interns will learn to prepare audit work papers, audit programs, and financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• They will gain proficiency in various audit software, including Engagement Manager, DataSnipper, GoFileroom, and Checkpoint Edge.

Why Work at TF (Internship Specifics):
• Personalized Mentorship: From day one, each intern is paired with a tax supervisor or manager who provides support and guidance throughout the internship.
• Buddy System: Interns also receive an additional resource in the form of a buddy, typically a tax associate who has completed the firm’s internship program.
• Leadership Investment: Partners and managers are committed to ensuring interns experience significant professional growth.
• Career Path Opportunity: Interns who join the firm full-time after their internship will have the chance to gain experience in a variety of areas, allowing them to navigate a personal career path based on their interests.

Time Commitment:
• This is a full-time internship, paid at a rate of $32 per hour.
• The internship is scheduled to run from January to Mid-April 2026.
• Opportunities for additional overtime may arise depending on workflow.
• It is recommended that interns take no more than 1 or 2 classes during the internship to ensure success in both their work and studies.

Essential Functions Of The Internship:
• Responsibility for auditing select areas of a client’s balance sheet and income statement.
• Preparation of client assistance requests, including appropriate follow-up and evaluation.
• Assisting with or preparing financial statements and other related reports.
• Applying the pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and the AICPA.
• Meeting client deadlines for report preparation.
• Understanding and utilizing TF’s proprietary audit methodology.
• Occasional travel to client sites may be required.

General Responsibilities:
• Identifying and communicating tax and accounting issues to senior associates, managers, and partners.
• Demonstrating flexibility in prioritizing and completing tasks.
• Proactively seeking guidance, clarification, and feedback.
• Learning about the firm, including getting to know partners/managers, understanding services provided, individual specialties, key clients, and served industries.
• Participating in internal networking events.
• Building communication skills through practice in business writing (clear memos, letters, and emails), working with clients, and developing comfort in professional business situations.

Required Education And Experience:
• Applicants should be energetic, team-oriented Accounting majors.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications is essential.
• Key attributes include attention to detail, the ability to multi-task, and effective communication skills.

Remote Work Internet Policy:
• For remote work, a minimum internet plan with 100+ Mbps download and 20+ Mbps upload speeds is required for optimal connection.
• Home Wi-Fi networks must be password protected.