Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Summer 2028 | Madison | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Madison, WI. Forvis Mazars US is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, its 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. This internship offers valuable real-world experience, helping you explore a potential career path in audit or tax and determine if public accounting aligns with your professional goals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Full-time or Part-time (typically early-June through mid-August)
• Location: In-person, Madison, WI
• Mission: Gain valuable experience to help decide on a career in audit, tax, or public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Data Analysis: Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Report Drafting: Help draft management letter comments and sections of the audit report.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student actively working toward CPA Exam eligibility, demonstrating satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: Pursuit of an accounting-related degree with an understanding of core accounting principles.
• Skills: Solid technical accounting knowledge, effective time management, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with a team as well as independently, and a close attention to detail.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office suite; willingness to take initiative; ability to work under pressure and against deadlines; maintenance of a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0; and reliable transportation to and from the assigned office for off-site meetings and events.