Intern – Audit or Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Winter 2028 | Salt Lake City | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Salt Lake City. Forvis Mazars is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network that ranks among the largest public accounting firms in the United States. With over 7,000 team members, the firm delivers assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients across all 50 states and internationally. This internship offers valuable, hands-on experience, allowing you to explore a career in either audit or tax and determine if public accounting aligns with your professional aspirations. You will work on client engagements similar to those assigned to entry-level associates, gaining exposure to diverse industries and developing your technical knowledge and professional skillset alongside senior staff and management.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time, Seasonal (Winter semester, running early-January through April 15th)
• Location: In-person Salt Lake City, UT
• Mission: To support client engagements by performing detailed audit testing on financial statement accounts, collaborating with client personnel for account reconciliation and financial data analysis, and contributing to the drafting of key audit documentation and reports.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Test: Complete comprehensive audit testing on various financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts payable, and fixed assets, applying your technical accounting knowledge.
• Analyze: Work directly with client personnel to diligently reconcile account differences, analyze financial data, and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Report: Assist in the crucial task of drafting management letter comments and preparing sections of the final audit report.
• Engage: Actively participate in client meetings, collaborating and learning alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers, gaining insight into professional client interactions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level candidate pursuing CPA Exam eligibility, demonstrating satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: Must maintain a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, indicating strong academic commitment; eager to gain exposure to various industries and public accounting practices.
• Skills: Possess solid technical accounting knowledge, exhibit effective time management, demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills, show close attention to detail, and have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team. Problem-solving attitude and willingness to take initiative are also expected.
• Bonus: Strong computer proficiency, specifically with the Microsoft Office suite; reliable transportation required for commuting to the assigned office and attending off-site meetings or events in person.