Assurance Intern

Job Description

Here’s a detailed description of the company and the internship program:

About Cohen & Co (Who We Are)

At Cohen & Co, the company emphasizes a culture that is inclusive and growth-oriented, driving the success of the firm, its clients, and its people. Their foundational principle, “great people first,” is central to their operations. They demonstrate this by:

• Championing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Embracing the unique stories, backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas of their employees.
• Offering a Comprehensive and Competitive Total Rewards Package: This package allows employees to choose benefits that best suit their individual needs. Beyond standard options, it includes:
• Additional time off to give back to the community.
• Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses.
• Talent development resources to foster growth opportunities.

The firm encourages interested candidates to learn more about them through provided links, detailing their Passion, Purpose & Expertise, their Firm’s Culture, and Intern Insights for an inside look at the intern experience.

Cohen & Co is an equal opportunity employer, valuing diversity of thought and background to build an inclusive and energized culture that effectively meets client needs.

A specific policy is in place for agency recruiters, stating that unsolicited candidate information or resumes will not be accepted without a prior recruiting services contract with the Cohen & Co Talent Acquisition Team.

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About the Job: Cohen & Co’s Internship Program (Detailed Description)

This internship program at Cohen & Co is designed to offer hands-on experience and significantly enhance an intern’s understanding of the professional services industry. The program is comprehensive, providing all the tools and training necessary to launch a career in the field. Interns are assured that they will not be tasked with menial jobs like coffee runs or mindless photocopying. Instead, the focus is on substantive engagement:

• Gaining hands-on client experience.
• Acquiring technical knowledge.
• Learning about the firm’s ‘Great People First’ culture.
• Building lasting relationships with peers and firm leaders who are invested in the intern’s development.

The program aims to build the intern’s future collaboratively.

A Day in the Life (Assurance Focus):

Interns in the Assurance program can expect to:

• Get Involved in Real Audit Work: This includes performing testing, assisting with reporting, and ensuring compliance across various client engagements.
• Build Relationships: Opportunities to connect with peers, mentors, and engagement teams through client work, firm events, and dedicated internship program experiences.
• Grow Your Skills: Interns will receive ongoing feedback to help them sharpen their technical abilities and develop as professionals.
• Get Involved: There are chances to participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, and community service, allowing interns to choose what inspires them most.

Internship Commitments:

• Internship Length: The program runs from Early June to Early August 2027.
• Internship Schedule: Both full-time (32-40 hours/week) and part-time (minimum 20-25 hours/week) opportunities are available.
• Pencils Down Week: All employees receive one week off to recharge. For interns, this week is unpaid and subject to change.

Who You Are (Qualifications):

Required:

• Degree: Must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree.
• Major: Must be majoring in Accounting.
• Coursework: Successful completion of introductory accounting course(s) and at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship program start date is mandatory.

Preferred:

• GPA: A minimum 3.0 GPA is preferred.
• Journey to CPA: Candidates who are pursuing the required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam are preferred.

Location and Work Environment:

The internship is available in multiple locations across several states:

• Akron, OH
• Baltimore, MD
• Buffalo, NY
• Chicago, IL
• Cleveland, OH
• Denver, CO
• Detroit, MI
• Milwaukee, WI
• New York, NY
• Philadelphia, PA
• Pittsburgh, PA
• St. Clair Shores, MI
• Youngstown, OH

The firm operates with a hybrid work environment, requiring interns to be in the office approximately 50% of the time.

Estimated Compensation:

The estimated hourly rate range for this internship is $20 – $40/hour. The actual hourly rate offered to candidates is determined based on various factors, including job responsibilities, geographical location, market considerations, and organizational needs. These estimated ranges are re-evaluated annually for upcoming early career cohorts to reflect market adjustments.