Audit Intern

Job Description

2027 Spring Audit Intern | Dean Dorton

The Tone:
This is a part-time, on-site audit internship at Dean Dorton, located across Lexington, Louisville, Ft. Wright, and Indianapolis, with the program running from January 4 to April 15. Dean Dorton is a leading professional services firm that integrates certified public accounting, business advisory, and technology solutions, acting as partners in redefining client success through innovation and data-driven strategies. The firm’s experts offer an integrated suite of audit, tax, business management, consulting, and technology solutions to companies ranging from startups to established international firms, always guided by core values of Integrity, Relationships, Collaboration, and Growth. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain real-world experience beyond textbooks, fostering professional growth through mentorship and training, while also enjoying a vibrant workplace culture with perks like food trucks, baristas, catered dinners, and team social events, preparing you for a successful career path with expert guidance and market-leading pay.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time (Minimum 20 hours per week required; January 4 – April 15)
• Location: In-person Lexington, KY; Louisville, KY; Ft. Wright, KY; Indianapolis, IN
• Mission: To provide aspiring professionals with comprehensive, real-world audit experience that builds on classroom education, enables credit hours with university approval, and serves as a foundational stepping stone for a career in public accounting through direct client engagement, structured training, and expert mentorship.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Education Application: Build upon and expand your classroom education through practical experience.
• Audit Execution: Work directly with clients to execute financial statement audits.
• Professional Development: Participate in structured audit, accounting, and software training.
• Expert Mentorship: Mentor with Audit Partners to learn best practices and essential workplace skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Student enrolled in an accounting or business program at an accredited University or College.
• Experience: Currently a Junior, Senior, or Master’s student.
• Skills: Strong analytical and communication abilities, coupled with a minimum GPA of 3.0.