Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern | San Diego Summer 2027 | KPMG Financial Reporting View (FRV)

The Tone:
This is an internship at KPMG, located in San Diego, CA. KPMG helps define the future of business by delivering intelligent, data-driven solutions that assist clients in navigating change and enhancing their competitive position. This role is crucial for upholding objectivity and independence in financial statement audits, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of client financial information, and contributing to the overall effectiveness of client operations. KPMG fosters a people-first culture, investing in continuous learning and providing tools for growth and collaboration within an inclusive team.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: Hybrid – San Diego, CA
• Pay: $74000–$100000 yearly
• Team: Audit and Assurance team
• Mission: Support the capital markets by helping ensure accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding objectivity and independence.
• Tech Stack: AI, Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Power BI

What You’ll Actually Do
• Auditing: Work as part of a team to conduct financial statement audits, ensuring accuracy and reliability of client financial information and upholding professional integrity.
• Documentation: Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding client processes and technology systems, translating complex findings into actionable insights.
• Testing: Execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology, with guidance.
• Quality Assurance: Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional interactions with clients and the engagement team.
• Data Analysis: Utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, and Power BI, to support data-driven audits.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university, pursuing a Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program, and working towards CPA licensure in the principal place of business.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is explicitly required for this internship, but completion of at least one college-level accounting course is necessary at the time of application. Candidates must have additional academic credits to complete after the internship before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility.
• Skills: Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards, including U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); ability to use common business technologies such as MS Office (with an emphasis on Excel) and AI; strong critical thinking, communication, organization, and relationship-building skills.
• Bonus: Coursework or a minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI; preferred GPA of 3.0 or above.