Audit Intern – Peak Season 2027 (January – April)

Job Description

Audit Intern | Clark Schaefer Hackett

The Tone:
This is an internship at Clark Schaefer Hackett, located in East Lansing, MI. Clark Schaefer Hackett believes in developing talent and offering opportunities for growth. This Audit Intern role matters as it provides valuable experience working alongside seasoned professionals, allowing you to apply academic knowledge to real-world client engagements and contribute to impactful projects while developing essential auditing and accounting skills.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-Time
• Location: In-person East Lansing, MI

• Mission: To support a variety of audit and assurance engagements and contribute to impactful projects.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), technology for data analytics and process automation

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute Engagements: Assist in executing audit engagements for clients across different industries.
• Analyze Data: Gather, analyze, and document financial data for various projects.
• Conduct Fieldwork: Participate in fieldwork, including testing internal controls and conducting substantive testing.
• Prepare Documentation: Contribute to the preparation of working papers and audit reports.
• Utilize Technology: Utilize technology for data analytics and process automation in audit tasks.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrollment in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field, with a basic understanding of accounting principles and completed coursework in Financial and Managerial Accounting.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and availability to work full-time (40-55 hours per week), including potential overtime during tax season.
• Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.0 or above.