Audit Summer Internship

Job Description

Audit Summer 2027 Internship – San Francisco, CA | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is an internship at CohnReznick, located in San Francisco, CA. CohnReznick is a 5,078-person organization that helps companies optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through its assurance, advisory, and tax services. This role matters because it offers accounting students hands-on experience, allowing them to launch their careers, make a real impact, and thrive in collaborative environments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: Hybrid, San Francisco, CA
• Pay: $34 hourly
• Team: Engagement Team, collaborating with Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Support audit teams by gaining hands-on experience with accounting and auditing practices.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Engagement: Work on all aspects of an audit engagement, including managing cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Service Support: Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and various accounting services.
• Issue Resolution: Resolve audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients while supporting the team with daily client workflow.
• Project Collaboration: Team up with other interns and professionals for hands-on projects, building real-world skills and expanding professional networks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, on track to complete 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility.
• Experience: Successfully completed Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher; demonstrated 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, possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and eager to learn new technologies.
• Bonus: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident; minimum 3.2 GPA in both your major and overall.