AUDIT INTERN – FALL 2027

Job Description

Audit Intern – Fall 2027 | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is an internship at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in Colorado Springs, CO. CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. Through its CapinCrouse division, the company specifically serves more than 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations nationwide, providing support in key areas of financial integrity and security. This role as an Audit Intern is essential for contributing to the financial health and security of these organizations, offering significant potential for professional growth within a workplace where #EverybodyCounts and professional passions are united with individual pursuits.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Colorado Springs, CO
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Mission: This role solves the problem of ensuring financial integrity and security for nonprofit organizations by performing crucial auditing procedures, documenting findings, and identifying areas for improvement.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Procedures: Perform substantive auditing procedures in assigned areas to verify financial records and ensure compliance for nonprofit clients.
• Understanding: Obtain an understanding of the work to be performed and the purpose of the work within the context of the overall audit engagement.
• Documentation: Prepare working papers which adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached regarding financial statements.
• Compliance: Be alert to the proper and consistent application of accounting principles in performing audit procedures to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Reporting: Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management to improve financial security and operations.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level position requiring two or more years of university education to be completed by the internship start date, actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: No specific prior work experience is mandated beyond the academic requirements. Candidates must demonstrate familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Demonstrated written and oral communication skills for effective interaction; the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a team member; willingness to cooperate effectively with colleagues; and a high degree of discretion when handling confidential information.