Audit Intern – Peak Season 2027 (January – April)

Job Description

Audit Intern – Peak Season 2027 | Clark Schaefer Hackett

The Tone:
This is an internship at Clark Schaefer Hackett, located in Cincinnati, OH. At Clark Schaefer Hackett, the company prioritizes developing talent and offering opportunities for growth, believing in fostering a space where individuals can learn and make a real impact. This Audit Intern role offers invaluable experience working alongside seasoned professionals, providing a direct opportunity to apply academic knowledge to real-world client engagements. Interns will develop essential skills in auditing and accounting, gain exposure to diverse clients, and contribute meaningfully to impactful projects.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship / Volunteer
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Cincinnati, OH
• Mission: Support a variety of audit and assurance engagements, contributing to impactful projects that help clients across different industries.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), data analytics, process automation technology

What You’ll Actually Do
• Execute: Execute audit engagements for clients across different industries.
• Analyze: Gather, analyze, and document financial data.
• Conduct: Participate in fieldwork, including testing internal controls and conducting substantive testing.
• Prepare: Contribute to the preparation of working papers and audit reports.
• Collaborate: Collaborate with team members to identify issues and recommend improvements.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level intern currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in accounting, finance, or a closely related field. Candidates must possess a basic understanding of accounting principles, demonstrated by successful completion of coursework in Financial and Managerial Accounting.
• Experience: Academic performance demonstrating a GPA of 3.0 or above. Practical experience is not required, but proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is essential.
• Skills: Strong analytical capabilities to gather and interpret financial data, excellent problem-solving skills to identify issues and recommend improvements, and effective communication skills for collaborating with team members and interacting professionally.
• Bonus: Availability to commit to a full-time work schedule of 40-55 hours per week, including the flexibility to work potential overtime hours during the peak season period (January – April).