Assurance Intern

Job Description

Campus 2028 Spring Assurance Intern | Frazier & Deeter

The Tone:
This is an Assurance Intern position at Frazier & Deeter, one of the nation’s fastest-growing accounting and advisory firms with offices across the US and the UK. This role is designed to launch an accounting career by providing real-world experience as a true member of the engagement team. Interns will develop hands-on skills working with a diverse client base, ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies, setting them apart as they begin their professional journey in public accounting.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal, Temporary
• Location: Client travel required for on-site engagements

• Team: Operates as an associate on client engagement teams, collaborating with seniors and managers, and receiving mentorship from a performance manager and guidance from a buddy.
• Mission: To contribute to client assurance engagements by performing foundational procedures and developing practical public accounting skills within a people-first, relationship-driven firm.
• Tech Stack:

What You’ll Actually Do
• Contribute to Client Engagements: Collaborate closely with engagement leaders, seniors, and managers on client engagements spanning multiple industries, operating as an associate and traveling to client locations for on-site work as a valued team member.
• Execute Assurance Procedures: Build foundational assurance skills through direct, hands-on experience, performing tasks such as planning procedures, balance sheet and income statement testing, and preparing audit reports.
• Manage Deliverables and Support Initiatives: Communicate effectively with clients and internal teams to keep engagements on track and ensure timely deliverables, additionally supporting special projects and department-wide efforts and ad hoc initiatives.
• Foster Professional Relationships: Actively build professional relationships with colleagues and clients across the firm, participating in firm culture through networking events and activities that strengthen professional connections.
• Engage in Mentorship and Growth: Grow through ongoing coaching from seniors and managers, work with a performance manager to set career goals and receive mentorship, and benefit from a buddy who provides guidance and support from day one.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Candidates should demonstrate an interest in launching an accounting career within an assurance focus, seeking to gain foundational public accounting experience.
• Experience: No specific prior experience is explicitly required, as this internship is designed to provide comprehensive, real-world experience across a wide range of clients and industries, serving as a platform for skill development.
• Skills: While the internship focuses on building foundational assurance skills (including planning procedures, balance sheet and income statement testing, and audit reporting), strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building abilities are crucial for effective client and team interactions, as well as engaging in firm culture.