Assurance Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern | Calteon

The Tone:
This is an Audit Intern position at Calteon, specifically offered for Winter 2027, with a core focus on accounting principles, financial reporting accuracy, and in-depth data analysis. The role is situated within the company’s Assurance practice, providing a comprehensive business perspective designed to launch successful careers, whether advancing internally to partner or pursuing C-suite roles externally. Interns will cultivate a deep understanding of internal business operations and leverage their accounting knowledge to address and resolve complex financial challenges for clients, while contributing to the overall integrity and reliability of capital markets.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Winter 2027 Internship
• Location: Hybrid (on-site at company office and client sites, with required travel)
• Pay: $37.50–$48.08 hourly
• Team: Collaborative, team-led, and leader-enabled hybrid model.
• Mission: Solve complex accounting challenges and safeguard capital markets through definitive auditing services.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analysis: Identify potential audit issues or unusual relationships in financial statements using detailed analytical trend analysis.
• Client Service: Demonstrate professionalism in client environments and provide exceptional service.
• Compliance: Operate effectively within a regulated environment, focused on protecting capital markets and the investing public.
• Relationship Building: Develop and maintain relationships with the company’s clients to provide reliable auditing services.
• Insights: Share value-added insights discovered through data analysis with the company’s clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an entry-level internship for candidates pursuing a predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, requiring a strong academic performance. A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale is strictly required.
• Experience: Candidates must meet the minimal educational requirements necessary for CPA licensure in the state where their base office is located before beginning full-time employment, and demonstrate a clear plan for passing the CPA exam. The role requires the ability and willingness to travel to client sites and work in excess of standard hours when project needs arise, necessitating access to reliable transportation (a driver’s license is strongly recommended). An interest in working within the company’s team-led, leader-enabled hybrid model, which expects 40-60% in-person collaboration, is also essential. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship, now and in the future.
• Skills: Excellent proficiency in English language communication is critical for client and team interactions. Fundamental accounting knowledge and an aptitude for data analysis are key to performing core responsibilities.
• Bonus: Preference will be given to candidates who possess a cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher. Additionally, candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector industry must hold U.S. citizenship and be capable of obtaining and maintaining a secret clearance or higher, as determined by engagement requirements for a security clearance.