Audit Intern – Local Government

Job Description

Spring 2027 Audit Intern (Local Government) | Sikich

The Tone:
This is an internship at Sikich, located in Springfield, IL. Sikich is a professional services organization with approximately 2,000 team members globally, offering diverse services across consulting, technology, and compliance. This intern role is vital for developing an understanding of audit processes for local government clients, contributing to the company’s commitment to accelerate innovation and drive growth for its clients, team members, and communities. The company seeks individuals who desire growth, thrive on challenge, and are dedicated to making a real impact.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid, Springfield, IL
• Pay: $29–$30 hourly
• Team: Reports to a Manager
• Mission: Develop an understanding of the audit process for local government engagements, ensure compliance with applicable regulations, and contribute to delivering exceptional client service.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Develop: Gain an understanding of the audit process for local government engagements.
• Analyze: Test key elements of client financial statements.
• Ensure: Perform testing to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Build: Establish working relationships with client personnel.
• Contribute: Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional client service and engage in various accounting projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior status at the time of the internship; engaged in an accounting, cost accounting, or auditing program at a college or university.
• Experience: Ability to work full-time (40 hours/week) during business hours throughout the internship (January-April); authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Suite; excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively with a varied team.
• Bonus: Interested in pursuing CPA credentials; values driven, embodying absolute integrity and servant leadership with a bias for action and continuous innovation; an uncompromising problem solver who identifies opportunities and implements solutions; a strong collaborator capable of building relationships across all organizational levels; instills trust by consistently following through on commitments; focused on making a difference and can gain support for ideas and solutions.