Audit intern

Job Description

Winter Internship 2027 | Audit Intern | Florham Park | Citrin Cooperman

The Tone:
This is an Audit Intern position at Citrin Cooperman, located in Florham Park. Citrin Cooperman fosters professional growth and collaboration, actively seeking talented individuals who contribute fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. The firm understands that candidates have choices, offering a team of collaborative professionals dedicated to supporting individual professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, employees receive competitive compensation, benefits, and the flexibility needed to balance personal and professional life. This internship is structured as a comprehensive learning experience, providing tools and training for professional skill acquisition through a combination of academic theory and real-world application in auditing.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Monday – Thursday in person/in the office each week, with weekends as needed
• Location: In-person Florham Park, NJ

• Mission: To provide an aspiring audit professional with foundational tools and training, integrating academic theory with practical, real-world applications within a professional audit environment.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Information Management: Provide and meticulously organize essential financial information to support audit processes and reporting.
• Financial Preparation: Prepare comprehensive tax extensions, conduct thorough account analysis, and perform accurate account reconciliations.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain precise and up-to-date accounting records, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Administrative Support: Execute various administrative tasks as required to ensure smooth team operations and support audit activities.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled as a junior or in the year prior to graduation (for either a 4- or 5-year program) in an accounting discipline, with a demonstrated academic performance of a minimum 3.0/4.0 GPA.
• Experience: Proven proficiency and practical experience with the Microsoft Office Suite, essential for managing financial data and reports.
• Skills: Possess strong organizational capabilities, excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective team collaboration, and a keen attention to detail.