Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern | Baker Tilly

The Tone:
This is an audit internship at Baker Tilly, a premier advisory, tax, and assurance firm operating in various U.S. regions and global financial centers. This exceptional opportunity is designed for aspiring accounting professionals to kickstart their career and gain valuable experience. As an Audit Intern, you will be an integral part of a rapidly growing firm committed to both client and employee success. The role focuses on providing hands-on experience in audit and assurance services, allowing you to directly apply your academic knowledge in real-world scenarios while developing crucial client service skills and enhancing your technical accounting expertise. Baker Tilly prioritizes employee growth and well-being, with transparent leadership fostering an environment where interns can thrive and build a strong professional network.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Various U.S. Regions
• Team: Audit Team, reporting to senior audit staff
• Mission: Support audit engagements by applying academic accounting knowledge to real-world client scenarios and gaining practical experience within the public accounting industry.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engagements: Work directly on full-time audit engagements, gaining practical professional experience and insights into the public accounting industry.
• Development: Participate in a comprehensive structured intern orientation, technical training, and development program, equipping you to contribute effectively to client engagements.
• Application: Experience on-the-job training directly through actual client engagements, demonstrating how academic learning translates into the professional environment.
• Mentorship: Learn directly from experienced associates, seniors, managers, and partners who possess specialized knowledge across various industries and services.
• Networking: Build lasting friendships and strong professional relationships with colleagues and mentors across the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment as a student in an accounting or a closely related business program. Candidates must also have sufficient coursework and credits to be eligible to sit for the CPA exam in the state of consideration before commencing full-time employment. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Experience: Ability to commit to working full-time for the entire duration of the internship.
• Skills: Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with various levels of client personnel. Strong time management, written and verbal communication, interpersonal interaction, and relationship-building abilities. Proven skills in collaboration, problem-solving, organization, analysis, initiative, and adaptability. Proficiency with Microsoft programs, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: A preferred GPA of 3.0 or above, reflecting outstanding academic performance. Prior internship or relevant work experience, and/or active involvement with a professional organization.