Audit Intern

Job Description

Busy Season Audit Intern | Pease Bell

The Tone:
This is an internship at Pease Bell, located in Cleveland or Akron, OH. Pease Bell is a fast-growing, mid-sized public accounting firm with over 175 professionals and a national client base, recognized as a Top Workplace for 17 years. This role offers hands-on experience in public accounting, providing real-world exposure to audit engagements and preparing individuals for a successful career in the field. It’s an opportunity to develop skills in identifying financial discrepancies, trends, and risks within a supportive and collaborative culture.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time (up to 40 hours per week with potential overtime)
• Location: In-person, Cleveland or Akron, OH
• Team: Assurance Team
• Mission: Identify discrepancies, trends, and risks in financial reporting while providing client service.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Procedures: Assist in executing audit procedures for a variety of clients and industries.
• Financial Testing: Perform substantive testing of account balances and transactions.
• Documentation Support: Support the preparation of workpapers and audit documentation.
• Financial Statement Preparation: Assist in preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.
• Client Engagement: Participate in team meetings, client communications, and travel to client sites for fieldwork.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, seeking an entry-level professional role.
• Experience: Progress towards CPA eligibility.
• Skills: Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills; proficiency in Microsoft Excel; eagerness to learn, grow, and contribute to a team-oriented environment.