Audit Intern – Peak Season 2027

Job Description

Audit Intern – Peak Season 2027 | Clark Schaefer Hackett

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Clark Schaefer Hackett, located in Cincinnati, OH. Clark Schaefer Hackett is a firm dedicated to developing talent, offering robust opportunities for professional growth within the accounting and auditing landscape. This Audit Intern role is essential for individuals seeking to gain valuable, real-world experience, applying their academic knowledge directly to client engagements. It provides a significant opportunity to develop critical skills in auditing and accounting, work alongside seasoned professionals, gain exposure to diverse clients, and contribute to impactful projects that will set the foundation for a successful career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (January – April, 40-55 hours per week)
• Location: In-person Cincinnati, OH

• Mission: This person supports a variety of audit and assurance engagements, directly contributing to impactful projects by helping clients meet their financial reporting and compliance objectives.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), technology for data analytics, process automation tools

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Execution: Assist in executing audit engagements for clients across different industries.
• Financial Data Management: Gather, analyze, and meticulously document financial data relevant to engagements.
• Fieldwork & Testing: Participate in fieldwork activities, including testing internal controls and conducting substantive testing.
• Reporting Support: Contribute to the preparation of working papers and assist in drafting comprehensive audit reports.
• Collaboration & Improvement: Collaborate with team members to identify issues and recommend improvements for client processes.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field, maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or above.
• Experience: Completed coursework in Financial and Managerial Accounting, demonstrating a basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Availability: Ability to work full-time (40-55 hours per week), including potential overtime during tax season, from January to April.