Audit Intern – Financial Statement Audit

Job Description

2027 Summer Audit Intern | Dean Dorton

The Tone:
This is a summer audit internship at Dean Dorton, located in Louisville and Indianapolis. Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm, offering certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions. We partner with our clients, both domestic and international, to redefine success through innovation and data-driven strategies, providing an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting, and technology solutions. Our firm helps clients strategize, adapt, and change in every business stage, from startup and growth to succession planning. This internship is designed to help you build the experience you want, exploring your passions early to achieve professional goals within a firm guided by core values of Integrity, Relationships, Collaboration, and Growth. This role is crucial for students looking to gain real-world audit experience and establish a foundational stepping stone for a future career.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Louisville, KY and Indianapolis, IN
• Mission: This intern will gain real-world experience by building on classroom education, working with clients on financial statement audits, and participating in training to prepare for a career in audit.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Educate: Build upon and expand your existing classroom education with practical application in a professional services environment.
• Audit: Work directly with Dean Dorton clients to execute comprehensive financial statement audits, applying learned principles to real-world scenarios.
• Train: Participate in structured audit, accounting, and relevant software training programs designed to enhance your technical skills and industry knowledge.
• Mentor: Engage in mentoring opportunities with Audit Partners, gaining insights into best practices, professional workplace skills, and career development within the firm.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Junior or Senior currently enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College.
• Experience: Candidates are expected to be currently enrolled in a relevant program, indicating foundational academic exposure to accounting and business principles.
• Skills: Possess a minimum GPA of 3.0, demonstrate strong analytical skills for data interpretation, and exhibit strong communication skills for effective team and client interaction.