Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern (Aberdeen) | Eide Bailly

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Eide Bailly, located in Aberdeen, SD, for the Spring or Fall 2027 seasons. Eide Bailly, a top advisory firm with over 50 offices, has built its foundation on people since 1917, believing that meaningful work stems from strong relationships with clients, communities, and colleagues. This role is essential for an intern to become a valued part of a team that champions authenticity, trust, and growth, providing hands-on experience with diverse clients and industries. The internship offers a supportive environment where individuals are empowered to learn, balance their professional and personal lives, and enjoy a collaborative culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Location: In-person Aberdeen, SD
• Mission: To support audit engagements by researching business trends, preparing reports, and attending meetings to help clients succeed.
• Tech Stack: Knowledge Coach

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Engagement: Attend initial client engagement meetings to collaborate with the team on setting timelines and defining the specific goals of an audit project.
• Research & Application: Conduct thorough research on current business trends to provide insights that professionally represent the company and potentially contribute to developing client solutions.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare essential accounting-related reports and other documentation, utilizing a paperless environment for efficient workflow management.
• Professional Development: Participate in technical training sessions, such as those focused on specific auditing software like Knowledge Coach, to enhance audit process skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and actively working toward eligibility to sit for the CPA license exam.
• Experience: Demonstrates inquisitiveness and a strong interest in understanding various client business processes and working on audit engagements across a range of industries. This role requires 10-40% travel to client locations.
• Skills: Possesses excellent multi-tasking abilities with a proven capacity to meet deadlines consistently, upholds the highest professional standards, and maintains strict client confidentiality.