Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Winter 2028 | Minneapolis | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars US, located in Minneapolis, MN. Forvis Mazars is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network, and is ranked 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 role offers students the opportunity to gain valuable, hands-on experience in public accounting, working on real client engagements and directly contributing to audit processes, which is key to exploring a potential career path within the industry.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal – Full-time or Part-time (early-January through April 15th)
• Location: In-person – Minneapolis, MN
• Pay: $30 hourly
• Mission: Assist in audit engagements and financial data analysis to provide valuable support to clients and senior staff, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of client finances.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (preferred)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete audit testing: Perform detailed audit procedures on various financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts payable, and fixed assets, to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Collaborate on financial analysis: Work directly with client personnel to reconcile account differences and meticulously analyze financial data, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of client finances.
• Support report drafting: Assist in the preparation and drafting of crucial documents such as management letter comments and the final audit report, consolidating findings and recommendations.
• Engage in client meetings: Actively participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers, gaining exposure to client relationships and high-level discussions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a degree working toward CPA Exam eligibility, with a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0 and satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: No specific years of professional experience are required for this internship role. Candidates must have reliable transportation to and from the assigned office in Minneapolis and be capable of attending off-site client meetings and events in person as needed.
• Skills:
• Solid technical accounting knowledge: Apply a strong foundational understanding of accounting principles and practices in daily tasks.
• Effective time management: Prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently to meet deadlines in a demanding environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills: Clearly articulate findings, questions, and recommendations both verbally and in written reports.
• Ability to work well with a team as well as independently: Collaborate effectively with colleagues while also demonstrating initiative and self-sufficiency on individual assignments.
• Close attention to detail: Meticulously review financial data and documentation to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in all work performed.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills, particularly proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook), are preferred.