Audit Summer 2026 Internship
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Job Description
About the Company and Job Description
CohnReznick is a top professional services firm offering advisory, assurance, and tax services. They help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through their two entities: CohnReznick LLP (assurance) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (advisory and tax). The firm has offices nationwide and serves organizations globally as an independent member of Nexia.
Job Title: Audit Summer 2026 Internship – San Francisco, CA
Internship Dates: June to August 2026
Location: San Francisco, CA
Work Arrangement: Hybrid (expected to be in the office/together in person on average 3 days a week, cadence determined at team level).
Team Structure:
• Engagement Team: Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: 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: Provides feedback, sets goals, and guides career path.
• CR Friend: A familiar face for support and questions.
Why Work at CohnReznick?
CohnReznick emphasizes creating opportunity, value, and trust for clients, employees, and communities. They offer a balanced work environment, generous PTO, flexible work arrangements, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development, and paid volunteer time.
Your Role:
As an Audit Summer Intern, you’ll familiarize yourself with accounting and auditing procedures and perform them accurately and timely, following firm standards.
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.
• Participate in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients.
• Assist the team with daily client workflow.
Your Experience:
CohnReznick is looking for dedicated students with strong academic credentials driven by challenges and growth. They seek team players focused on client service who want to immerse themselves in various industries.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between May 2026 – September 2027 to be CPA licensed.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in both major and overall.
• Successful completion of two accounting courses before the internship.
• Leadership positions in student organizations, extracurricular activities, or team projects.
• Prior work or internship experience is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Must have U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status (CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles).
Additional Information:
• CohnReznick encourages candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every qualification.
• In California, the salary for an audit intern is $34 per hour.
• CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer.
• Individuals with disabilities needing assistance can contact CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com.
