Assurance Internship – Financial Reporting and Data Analysis

Job Description

Audit Intern | Cliffton Verge

The Tone:
This is an Audit Intern role at Cliffton Verge, a firm that operates as an HR consultancy and uses an Artificial Intelligence System to match candidates with potential roles. This internship, taking place in Winter 2027, focuses on accounting, financial reporting, and data analysis. As an intern in the company’s Assurance practice, you will gain a broad business perspective that serves as a launchpad for your career. You will develop a deep understanding of business operations and apply your accounting knowledge to solve complex challenges within client environments.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Internship (Winter 2027)
• Location: Hybrid – client-serving model, with 40-60% in-person work expected at company offices and client sites.
• Pay: $37.50–$48.08 hourly
• Team: Part of the Assurance practice, working with team-led and leader-enabled client-serving groups.
• Mission: Solve complex accounting and financial challenges for clients, protecting capital markets and the investing public through definitive auditing services.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Analysis: Identify potential audit issues and unusual financial statement relationships through detailed analytical trend analysis.
• Client Service: Provide exceptional service and maintain professionalism while working within client environments.
• Regulatory Compliance: Operate effectively within a regulated environment, prioritizing the protection of capital markets and the investing public.
• Relationship Building: Develop and foster strong relationships with clients to deliver auditing services that capital markets and clients trust.
• Insight Sharing: Communicate the value-added insights discovered through data analysis directly to clients.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, supported by a strong academic record with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
• Experience: Meet the minimal educational requirements for CPA licensure in the state your base office is located prior to beginning full-time employment, and have a demonstrable plan for passing the CPA exam. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship, now or in the future. You will work in a hybrid model, with an expectation for 40-60% in-person work at company offices and client sites. The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary is required, with travel potentially extending beyond your work location. Access to reliable transportation to/from the company office and client sites is essential.
• Skills: Excellent English language communication skills. Strong foundational accounting knowledge and demonstrated capability in data analysis. Professionalism in client-facing roles and the ability to develop and maintain client relationships.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher is preferred. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations. For candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector industry, U.S. citizenship is required, along with the ability to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher within the designated timeframe.