Audit & Assurance Internship

Job Description

Spring 2028 Audit Intern: Middle Georgia | Nichols Cauley

The Tone:
This is a seasonal/temporary internship at Nichols Cauley, located in Middle Georgia. Nichols Cauley is a leading integrated financial services platform, recognized as a Top 100 Firm, providing coordinated expertise across tax, assurance, outsourced accounting, insurance, transaction advisory, and strategic consulting. This role is crucial for gaining real client experience in audit and assurance, contributing to client service, and learning how assurance fits into broader business advice, all within a firm committed to professional excellence and a supportive culture. The company consistently invests in technology, automation, and AI-driven innovation to improve client service and help its people perform their best work.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Middle Georgia

• Mission: Assist experienced professionals in performing audit, review, and compilation engagements to ensure clients receive coordinated expertise and quality service.
• Tech Stack: Excel, audit software, new technology

What You’ll Actually Do
• Support Engagements: Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements for various organizations, including privately held businesses, financial institutions, and governmental entities.
• Perform Testing: Conduct testing on account balances and transactions, documenting the work within audit software.
• Prepare Documentation: Create essential workpapers, reconciliations, and supporting schedules for client engagements.
• Organize Information: Help gather and organize client information efficiently, both on-site and remotely.
• Participate in Teams: Engage actively in team meetings, professional trainings, and direct client interactions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting.
• Experience: Working toward CPA exam eligibility. Proficiency in Excel and comfort learning new technology.
• Skills: Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, clear written and verbal communication, and a willingness to travel to client sites and between offices within the cluster.