Assurance Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Assurance Intern | Whittlesey

The Tone:
This is an exciting, full-time, hybrid internship opportunity at Whittlesey, spanning from June to August 2027. This position requires flexibility, alternating between working remotely, at the office, or at various client locations depending on the intern’s school schedule. Whittlesey stands as a diverse team dedicated to providing today’s business leaders with comprehensive assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services. The firm holds the esteemed distinction of being named one of the “Best of the Best” Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting, a recognition that underscores its superior financial and operational performance. This internship offers a unique chance to perform meaningful assurance and accounting work, directly building on academic learning with invaluable real-world experience, while actively developing a wide-ranging skill set crucial for launching a successful accounting career within a highly respected firm. Whittlesey cultivates a culture that effectively combines the extensive experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the personalized responsiveness of a local firm. This approach ensures team members have access to the necessary resources for significant career development, complemented by personal coaching and an accessible open-door policy from leadership, from the Managing Partner onward. Collaboration and community are paramount values within the firm, respecting each team member’s unique talents and valuing their individual contributions. Furthermore, Whittlesey is deeply committed to the communities where its team lives and works, sponsoring numerous community-driven events throughout the year and actively encouraging partners and team members to engage in volunteerism.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid
• Team: Collaborate with experienced staff on current client engagements and participate in various projects with teams from across the firm; receive personal coaching and mentorship from seasoned tax, auditing, and consulting professionals.
• Mission: To perform meaningful assurance and accounting work that builds on academic learning with real-world experience, contributing to the firm’s expert service delivery and developing a wide-ranging skill set essential for launching an accounting career.
• Tech Stack: Computers, spreadsheet software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute: Perform meaningful assurance and accounting tasks for clients.
• Collaborate: Work alongside experienced staff on current client engagements and participate in various firm-wide projects.
• Apply: Build on academic learning by applying it to real-world scenarios and practical experience.
• Develop: Cultivate a wide-ranging skill set to effectively launch an accounting career.
• Learn: Receive mentorship from seasoned tax, auditing, and consulting professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s accounting program.
• Experience: This is an entry-level position; applicants must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Skills: Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Bonus: Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred.