Aprio Audit/Tax Spring Internships

Job Description

Aprio 2027 Internship Application – Tax/Audit – Phoenix | Aprio

The Tone:
This is an internship at Aprio, located in Phoenix, AZ, for the Spring 2027 term (January – April). Aprio is a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm, comprised of over 3,200 team members across 40 U.S. and international office locations, collectively speaking 60+ languages. This role invites high-potential accounting students to dive straight into hands-on accounting projects in either Audit or Tax, contributing directly to Aprio’s standard of excellence. Interns gain real-world experiences, work with diverse clients, and benefit from one-on-one contact with clients and partners, building a solid general foundation. Aprio cultivates an atmosphere of continuous professional development, offering a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities, and a focus on social impact through group projects, alongside ample networking events.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person Phoenix, AZ
• Pay: $33 hourly
• Team: Tax or Audit teams
• Mission: To provide on-the-job training and real-world experience to high-potential accounting students in either Audit or Tax.
• Tech Stack: Excel skills

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Service: Contribute to the delivery of professional accounting services, specializing in either tax or audit functions, for a diverse base of small, medium, and large clients.
• Project Execution: Engage in hands-on accounting projects, which may include tax planning, compliance, and consulting, or assessing financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting issues.
• Strategic Support: Collaborate closely with partners and senior team members on client engagements, supporting the development of innovative strategies whether for tax planning or risk mitigation.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain professional relationships through one-on-one contact with clients and internal firm partners.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay informed on relevant industry trends, new accounting regulations, or tax codes that could impact client operations and financial health.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is for an Entry-Level accounting internship. Candidates must be currently pursuing an Accounting Major, demonstrating a foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Requires understanding and applying Excel skills. Candidates should be ready to apply academic knowledge to real-world accounting scenarios in either tax or audit.
• Skills: Exceptional verbal communication skills, strong written communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively and personably with both clients and co-workers are essential.
• Bonus: A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred for this application.