Audit Intern – Financial Statement Audit

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 that provides certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions to both domestic and international companies. The firm helps clients strategize, adapt, and change through every stage of business, guided by core values of Integrity, Relationships, Collaboration, and Growth. This internship is designed to help students build the experience they want, exploring their passions early to achieve their professional goals by gaining real-world audit experience and direct mentorship.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time
• Location: In-person, Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Indianapolis
• Mission: Gain practical experience in financial statement audits and professional services, bridging academic knowledge with practical application.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Education Application: Apply and expand on your classroom education within a professional services environment.
• Client Auditing: Work directly with clients to execute comprehensive financial statement audits.
• Training Participation: Engage in specialized training programs focusing on audit processes, accounting principles, and relevant software.
• Partner Mentorship: Receive guidance and learn best practices and essential workplace skills from Audit Partners.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a Junior, Senior, or Master’s student in an accredited accounting or business program at a University or College.
• Experience: No specific years of experience required, but a commitment to learning and professional development is expected.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication skills, coupled with a minimum GPA of 3.0.