Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern | CBIZ

The Tone:
This is an internship at CBIZ, a professional services company providing audit services across diverse industries such as Real Estate, Construction, Nonprofit, and Manufacturing. This role is crucial for individuals pursuing a career in accounting and auditing, offering hands-on experience in client engagements. The intern will contribute to understanding and executing audit processes, fostering client relationships, and upholding professional standards.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: Not specified

• Mission: To assist in audit assignments, apply accounting principles, identify issues, and help maintain strong client relationships while adhering to professional standards.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, intranet software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Planning: Gain an understanding and assist in the planning of various audit assignments across multiple industries.
• Principle Application: Execute a solid understanding of accounting and auditing principles, quality control standards, and technology implementation procedures for client work.
• Issue Resolution: Identify and communicate audit issues, technical matters, and improvement opportunities to senior staff for effective client issue resolution.
• Client Relationship Building: Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction.
• Professional Conduct: Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality, and personal conduct throughout all assignments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Working towards a Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is required, though active participation in student organizations or work experience in accounting or a related field is a plus.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research, and project management skills; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; strong ability to multi-task, think independently, and problem solve; strong computer and technical skills including Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, and intranet software.
• Bonus: A degree in Accounting, Taxation, or a related field is preferred.