Audit Intern

Job Description

2027 Spring Audit Intern | Dean Dorton

The Tone:
This is a part-time internship at Dean Dorton, located in Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Indianapolis. Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm spanning certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions, dedicated to redefining success through innovation and data-driven strategies. The firm helps clients strategize, adapt, and change in every stage of business, guided by core values of Integrity, Relationships, Collaboration, and Growth. This internship program is built to help you explore your passions and achieve your professional goals by gaining real-world experience and expanding on your classroom education.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, Indianapolis
• Mission: This role enables students to gain real-world audit experience, apply classroom education, and develop professional skills within a leading professional services firm.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Apply academic knowledge: Build and expand on your classroom education through practical experience.
• Execute audits: Work with clients to execute financial statement audits.
• Participate in training: Engage in audit, accounting, and software training.
• Learn best practices: Mentor with Audit Partners to learn best practices and workplace skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Master’s student in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College.
• Experience: Minimum GPA of 3.0; commit to a minimum of 20 hours per week from January 4 to April 15.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills.