Audit/Tax Spring/Summer Intern

Job Description

About company

Aprio is a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm driven by a passion for what’s next. It boasts a substantial global presence with 30 U.S. office locations, one in the Philippines, and a diverse team of more than 2,100 members who collectively speak over 60 languages.

The firm’s mission is to bring together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, ensuring clients are prepared for future challenges in life or business. Aprio prides itself on a top-rated culture that fosters vast growth opportunities.

Aprio’s culture, guided by “The Aprio Way” (31 fundamental behaviors), is described as high-energy, passionate, caring, ambitious, and collaborative. It emphasizes continuous professional development, recognizing employees as its greatest resource. The firm encourages entrepreneurship, allowing team members the freedom to innovate. Aprio also values diversity and social impact, incorporating volunteering and social initiatives into its intern programs. It offers a flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options for its full-time team members.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC operate in an alternative business structure, with the latter providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

Job description, detailed

This application is for the 2027 Aprio Audit/Tax Spring/Summer Internships at the Denver, Colorado office. Other office locations have separate applications available on Handshake or the Aprio Careers page.

Opportunities: Aprio offers Spring and Summer, Tax and Audit internships across various offices, including Atlanta, Conyers, Valdosta (GA); Birmingham (AL); San Francisco, Walnut Creek, Los Angeles (CA); Denver (CO); Miami (FL); Chicago (IL); Fairfield, Hackensack (NJ); Charlotte, Greensboro, Mount Airy (NC); New York City (NY); Nashville (TN); Austin, San Antonio (TX); and Washington, DC Metro.

Internship Periods:
• Spring 2027: January – April
• Summer 2027: June – August

Application Window:
• Starts: September 1, 2025
• Ends: November 28, 2025

Program Overview:
The internship program provides students with on-the-job training and real-world experiences. Interns will dive into hands-on accounting projects and gain exposure to small, medium, and large clients across a diverse client base. They will benefit from one-on-one contact with clients and partners and develop a solid general foundation in accounting. Beyond technical skills, the program emphasizes holistic development:
• Each intern class completes a group project involving volunteering and social impact.
• The firm organizes networking events and activities for interns to connect with employees and partners.

Position Responsibilities:

Tax Interns:
• Responsible for the delivery of tax services for multiple clients across various industries.
• Interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Work closely with partners on delivering innovative tax planning strategies.
• Opportunity to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized tax clients.

Audit Interns:
• Work with credentialed audit experts to help businesses and industry leaders avoid financial and business risks.
• Focus on improving financial reporting capabilities and internal controls.
• Evaluate accounting issues and stay updated with new accounting regulations.
• Help companies assess the quality of information used for strategic decisions and identify areas to improve operating efficiencies.
• Opportunity to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized audit clients.

Qualifications:
• Accounting Major
• 3.0 or higher GPA
• Understanding and applying Excel skills
• Demonstrating exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and personably with clients and co-workers

Required Application Materials:
• Resume

Salary:
• $24 – $33 an hour
• Salary varies by internship and office location.

Why Work For Aprio (Intern-specific benefits):
• Work with an industry leader in a high-growth, future-focused firm.
• Experience an awesome culture guided by “The Aprio Way,” fostering lasting relationships.
• Join a great team of high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious professionals in a collaborative environment.
• Opportunity for entrepreneurship and freedom to innovate.
• Growth opportunities in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation.

Perks/Benefits We Offer For Full-time Team Members (showcasing long-term potential):
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance from the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure.
• Parental Leave (for both primary and secondary caregivers).
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with a cash incentive upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Top-rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics as defined by federal, state, or local law.