Intern – Assurance or Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Winter 2028 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an audit internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Atlanta. Forvis Mazars is a leading professional services network, comprising over 7,000 team members across the United States, delivering assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally. This role offers the unique opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in public accounting, helping you determine if a career in audit or tax aligns with your professional aspirations. You will work on client engagements similar to those assigned to entry-level associates, gaining exposure to a variety of industries and applying your technical accounting knowledge. The internship provides a chance to learn directly from senior staff and management personnel, fostering professional growth within an environment where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person is valued and supported to thrive.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA
• Mission: Contribute to client audit engagements by performing testing, reconciling accounts, and assisting with financial reports to provide an Unmatched Client Experience®.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Perform audit testing on financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Client Collaboration: Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Report Assistance: Assist in drafting management letter comments and the comprehensive audit report.
• Client Meetings: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers, gaining insight into professional interactions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working towards CPA Exam eligibility, with satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework expected. Interns must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: Entry-level position offering exposure to various industries; prior professional experience is not a prerequisite.
• Skills: Solid technical accounting knowledge, effective time management, strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work well within a team as well as independently, a problem-solving attitude, willingness to take initiative, close attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and against deadlines. Reliable transportation is required to and from the assigned office, including for off-site meetings and events.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills preferred, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.