Audit Winter 2027 Internship

Job Description

Audit Winter 2027 Internship – Houston, TX | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at CohnReznick, located in Houston, Texas. CohnReznick is a top professional services firm seeking motivated, high-achieving college students passionate about Accounting and eager for new challenges. The firm helps organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value by providing assurance, advisory, and tax services through CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations around the world as an independent member of Nexia, offering deep industry knowledge and solutions to address unique business goals. This role offers accounting students the opportunity to launch their careers with hands-on experience and make a real impact within a collaborative environment.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal Internship
• Location: Hybrid – Houston, TX

• Team: Engagement Team, comprising other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners. Interns are also assigned a Performance Coach for goal setting and feedback, and a CR Friend for peer support.
• Mission: Support audit teams by gaining hands-on experience with accounting and auditing practices, and exposure to diverse clients and industries.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Engagement: Work on all aspects of an audit engagement including cash, bank reconciliations, and accounts payable.
• Liability Management: Search for unrecorded liabilities and maintain confirmation logs.
• Work Paper Preparation: Prepare audit work papers.
• Client Support: Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services, helping the team with daily client workflow.
• Issue Resolution: Take part in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, on track to complete 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility. Must have a minimum 3.2 GPA in both the major and overall, and have successfully completed Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher.
• Experience: Leadership experience in student groups, activities, or team projects.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills, demonstrate sharp critical thinking, comfortable navigating fast-paced environments and embracing change, and possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint with an eagerness to learn new technologies. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.