FIG audit intern

Job Description

2028 Spring Audit Internship – Financial Institutions Group | Doeren Mayhew

The Tone:
This is an internship at Doeren Mayhew, located in Houston, TX. Doeren Mayhew is a well-established tax, assurance, and advisory firm, headquartered in Troy, Michigan, recognized as the 36th largest CPA firm in the U.S. and consistently named among the 50 best-managed firms. This role is within Doeren Mayhew’s Financial Institutions Group, ranked as the #1 credit union auditing firm in the nation, offering a unique opportunity to specialize in financial institution auditing. The internship provides hands-on training and responsibilities mirroring those of first-year audit associates, giving you firsthand experience in a public accounting career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Houston, TX

• Team: Financial Institutions Group (FIG)
• Mission: To complete audit, review, and compilation engagements for financial institution clients, gaining practical experience in public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Audit software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Collaborate on engagements: Work on numerous engagement teams with audit Principals, Managers, Associates, and other interns to complete audits, reviews, and compilations for clients.
• Manage client exposure: Gain exposure to 8-12 financial institution client engagements, including credit unions and community banks.
• Conduct on-site audits: Travel to client sites to perform audit engagements.
• Analyze financial information: Compile and analyze financial information for clients.
• Prepare financial statements: Prepare and review financial statements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting. Entry-Level.
• Experience: Ability to take off winter semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 40+ hours per week, including Saturdays.
• Skills: 3.0 GPA (cumulative and in accounting major), excellent oral and written communication skills, proven time management skills and ability to manage multiple responsibilities.
• Bonus: Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course by winter 2027. Work experience preferred (related or unrelated to accounting). Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to take initiative via work experience and/or extracurricular activities. Strong drive and motivation to pursue a career in public accounting, coupled with a high degree of curiosity, willingness to learn, and enthusiasm.