Audit Summer 2026 Internship
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Job Description
About Company:
CohnReznick is a top professional services firm providing advisory, assurance, and tax services. They help organizations optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value. The firm has offices nationwide and serves organizations worldwide as an independent member of Nexia. CohnReznick values innovation and collaboration.
Job Description:
Job Title: Audit Summer 2026 Internship
Location: San Diego, CA
Duration: June to August 2026
As an Audit Summer Intern, you will become familiar with accounting and auditing procedures and perform procedures in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:
• Work all aspects of an audit engagement including cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs and preparing audit work papers.
• Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
• Take part in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients while assisting the team with daily client workflow.
Your Team:
• Engagement Team: You will work closely on a team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: We serve a variety of clients across industries, including Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (varies by office).
• Office: Our CohnReznick office comes with amenities and collaborative spaces.
• Performance Coach: Will meet with you to establish goals, provide feedback and support to guide you along your career path of choice; many of our current Senior Managers and Partners were once CR Associates themselves.
• CR Friend: Will serve as a familiar face when you join the firm and someone you can always reach out to.
Qualifications:
• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between May 2026 – September 2027 in order to be CPA licensed
• Have a minimum 3.0 GPA in both your major and overall
• Successful completion of two accounting courses prior to the start of your internship
• Have held leadership positions in student organizations, extracurricular activities and/or on team projects
• Prior work or internship experience is a plus
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). In order to apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates will have to provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.
Compensation:
• In California, the salary for an audit intern is $34 per hour.
