Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern | Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors

The Tone:
This is a seasonal in-office internship at Yeo & Yeo CPAs & Advisors. Yeo & Yeo is a Michigan-based accounting and advisory firm comprising more than 275 professionals who deliver comprehensive solutions in business consulting, assurance, tax, HR, technology, and wealth management. The firm is a people-first organization committed to fostering a dynamic work environment that values contributions and supports professional growth. This Assurance Intern role is crucial for supporting the firm’s mission to partner with clients, solve challenges, uncover opportunities, and achieve meaningful goals, making a tangible impact that matters.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-office

• Team: Part of a diverse, forward-thinking team of over 275 professionals, taking direction from multiple managers.
• Mission: This person will support the assurance team in delivering comprehensive solutions, helping clients solve challenges, uncover opportunities, and achieve meaningful goals across various service lines.
• Tech Stack: IDEA, F/A solutions, accounting software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Complete assigned portions of audit programs, specifically focusing on areas such as Cash, Accounts Payable, and Property, Plant & Equipment, to support ongoing assurance engagements.
• Conduct single audit testing procedures in accordance with established guidelines and under the direction of managers, contributing to the overall audit process.
• Utilize specialized audit software, including IDEA and F/A solutions, along with general accounting software learned through classwork, to perform data analysis and support various assurance tasks.
• Apply a solid understanding of basic accounting principles, including the proper use of debits and credits and the relationships between various accounts, to analyze and interpret basic financial statements.
• Promptly complete tasks and assignments with a sense of urgency to effectively achieve team and client goals, ensuring timely progression of assurance work.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, having completed or currently pursuing the 150 credit hours typically required for CPA eligibility. This is an entry-level internship position.
• Experience: Possess a GPA of 3.0 or greater. Demonstrate experience with accounting software gained through classwork.
• Skills: Exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills crucial for internal team collaboration and client interactions. Possess the ability to work effectively within a team environment, taking direction from multiple managers, and understand the rules, regulations, and professional code of conduct of the AICPA.
• Bonus: Show aspirations to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and develop a long-term career in public accounting, alongside an interest in community involvement.