Audit Summer 2026 Internship

Job Description

About the Company:

CohnReznick is a top professional services firm providing advisory, assurance, and tax services. They help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through deep industry knowledge and relationships. CohnReznick has offices nationwide and serves organizations worldwide as an independent member of Nexia. They value innovation and collaboration.

Job Description:

Job Title: Audit Summer 2026 Internship – Sacramento, CA

CohnReznick is seeking Audit Summer Interns to join their Sacramento office team from June to August 2026. The position is with an expectation of in-person collaboration in the office on average 3 days a week.

Team Structure:

• Engagement Team: Interns will work closely with other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: Serving clients across industries, including Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office).
• Performance Coach: Providing guidance, feedback, and support.
• CR Friend: Offering a familiar point of contact within the firm.

Why Work at CohnReznick?

CohnReznick is united by a mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for their clients, people, and communities. They offer a robust Total Rewards package, including generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid time off for employees to volunteer.

Your Role:

As an Audit Summer Intern, you will become familiar with accounting and auditing procedures, performing procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.

Responsibilities:

• Work on all aspects of an audit engagement, including cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
• Take part in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients, assisting the team with daily client workflow.

Your Experience:

CohnReznick is looking for dedicated students with impressive credentials, driven by challenges and growth. They seek team players interested in world-class client service and various industries.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between May 2026 – September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed.
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in both your major and overall.
• Successful completion of two accounting courses prior to the start of your internship.
• Held leadership positions in student organizations, extracurricular activities, and/or on team projects.
• Prior work or internship experience is a plus.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). In order to apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.

Salary:

In California, the salary for an audit intern is $28 per hour.