Public Accounting Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Winter 2028 | Boston | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars US, located in Boston, MA. Forvis Mazars US is a leading global professional services network, ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States with over 7,000 team members. As an intern, you will gain invaluable experience that helps you explore a career in audit or tax within public accounting. This role is crucial for developing practical technical skills and understanding client engagements alongside experienced professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time or Full-time, Winter semester (early-January through April 15th)
• Location: In-person Boston, MA
• Pay: $30 hourly
• Team: Audit/Tax teams, reporting to senior staff and management
• Mission: Gain real-world public accounting experience by contributing to client engagements in audit or tax.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Complete audit testing on various financial statement accounts such as 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 contribute to the audit report.
• Client Engagement: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Intern candidates must be working toward CPA Exam eligibility and maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0. Satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework is expected.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required for this internship role.
• 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 close attention to detail.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills preferred, including Microsoft Office suite, a problem-solving attitude, willingness to take initiative, ability to work under pressure and against deadlines, and reliable transportation to and from your assigned office with the ability to attend off-site meetings and events in person.