Audit Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern – Fall 2027 | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is an internship at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in Indianapolis, IN. Carr, Riggs & Ingram, which includes CapinCrouse, is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm that serves over 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations across the nation. The firm provides essential support in financial integrity and security, alongside offering comprehensive audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. This role is crucial in supporting the firm’s commitment to delivering tailored solutions and ensuring client success, especially within the nonprofit sector, while offering interns significant potential for professional growth and an empowered workplace.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person Indianapolis, IN
• Mission: This intern helps ensure financial integrity and security for nonprofit organizations by performing substantive auditing procedures.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform substantive auditing procedures in designated areas of the audit.
• Understand the scope and purpose of assigned audit tasks.
• Document performed tests and procedures in working papers to support audit conclusions.
• Monitor for proper and consistent application of accounting principles during audit procedures.
• Identify and document control deficiencies or other issues requiring management’s attention.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level professional with at least two years of university education completed, actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and a foundational understanding of accounting principles.
• Experience: Familiarity with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skills: Strong written and oral communication, ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and a high degree of discretion with confidential information.