Public Accounting and Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Internship | W3Global

The Tone:
This is a paid internship opportunity at W3Global, with positions available in our Avon, Colorado or Florence, Alabama offices, alongside limited remote opportunities. W3Global is dedicated to providing expert public accounting and audit services, specifically for a diverse range of government entities, including municipalities, special districts, and other public sector organizations. This internship is designed to offer practical, hands-on experience, allowing interns to contribute directly to real audit engagements. The role is vital in helping to ensure strong financial systems within public sector entities, ultimately supporting thriving communities, while offering a supportive team environment for professional growth and skill development.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Hybrid, Avon, CO or Florence, AL (with limited remote opportunities)
• Team: Works closely alongside CPAs and audit managers, receiving mentorship and guidance.
• Mission: Contributes to ensuring strong, transparent financial systems for municipalities, special districts, and other government entities through direct audit support and foundational skill development.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Support: Actively assist with various aspects of financial and compliance audits, gaining exposure to the full audit lifecycle for government entities.
• Documentation Preparation: Prepare and organize comprehensive audit documentation and working papers, ensuring accuracy and adherence to professional standards.
• Fieldwork Participation: Participate directly in team planning sessions to strategize audit approaches and engage in fieldwork activities, applying learned concepts in real-world scenarios.
• Governmental Accounting Learning: Learn and apply the fundamentals of governmental accounting, developing insight into the unique financial systems that support public sector organizations.
• Engagement Contribution: Contribute meaningfully to real audit engagements, building foundational audit skills and developing a practical understanding of how strong financial systems foster thriving communities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This opportunity is designed for current students or recent graduates who are actively interested in pursuing a career path within public accounting and audit.
• Experience: No prior professional audit experience is required; the internship focuses on providing practical, resume-building experience. A demonstrated interest in public accounting and audit is crucial for success and learning in this role.
• Skills:
* An aptitude and eagerness to learn new concepts related to public accounting and apply them in a professional audit setting.
* Strong organizational skills, critical for effectively preparing and maintaining audit documentation and working papers.
* The ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively as part of a supportive team, participating actively in planning and fieldwork.
* A strong curiosity and commitment to developing an understanding of internal controls, audit processes, and exposure to government and nonprofit accounting principles.