Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Spring Internship 2027 | Withum

The Tone:
This is an Audit Spring Internship for 2027 at Withum, a firm operating across multiple office locations and requiring in-person work. Withum is dedicated to fostering an environment where individual talent thrives, recognizing that who you are genuinely matters, and it provides endless opportunities for professional growth and development. The firm champions an entrepreneurial energy combined with inclusive teamwork, which together lead to exponential results, encouraging interns to explore different industries, learn new skills, and connect with diverse teams of professionals to gain insight into their envisioned careers. This internship, beginning in January and concluding in April, offers valuable hands-on public accounting experience, working directly with a dedicated group of top professionals who are eager to share their wealth of knowledge and expertise.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time to Full-time
• Location: In-person, one of our office locations
• Pay: $25–$38 hourly
• Team: Part of the auditing team
• Mission: To support the auditing team by assisting with financial reviews, data analysis, and compliance checks, thereby providing hands-on experience in accounting and auditing with exposure to internal controls, financial reporting, and regulatory standards.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Analyze: Review client accounting records and financial statements.
• Evaluate: Assess internal control systems, audit risk, materiality, and compliance with auditing standards through inquiry, observation, and review.
• Prepare: Assist in drafting detailed workpapers that support audit procedures.
• Perform: Conduct substantive testing and analytical review procedures.
• Support: Aid with client engagements and other assigned projects, gaining exposure to various industries and business environments.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Candidates for this entry-level internship role should be a Junior or Senior Accounting Major or a Business-related major. Alternatively, MBA Candidates in an Accounting track program are also encouraged to apply.
• Experience: Ability to commit to working a minimum of 20-40 hours per week is required. Furthermore, the intern must be able to reliably commute to one of Withum’s office locations, as this is an in-person position.
• Skills: Possess excellent interpersonal skills for client and team interactions, alongside strong computer skills essential for data analysis and reporting tasks.
• Bonus: A GPA of 3.0 or higher is preferred for this role.