Audit Summer 2027 Internship

Job Description

Job Description: Audit Summer 2027 Internship – Sacramento, CA

As CohnReznick continues its growth, so do its exceptional career opportunities. Recognized as one of the nation’s top professional services firms, CohnReznick offers rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax, fostering an environment where team members value innovation and collaboration.

CohnReznick assists organizations in optimizing performance, managing risk, and maximizing value through its two distinct entities: CohnReznick LLP (focused on assurance services) and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (providing advisory and tax services). Together, the firm empowers leaders with deep industry knowledge, robust relationships, tailored solutions for unique business goals and risks, and insights into how emerging market forces can drive opportunity. With offices nationwide, CohnReznick serves organizations globally as an independent member of Nexia.

We are excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity for Summer 2027 (June-August) in our Sacramento office. We are actively seeking Audit Summer Interns to join our dynamic team!

CohnReznick operates as a hybrid firm, expecting most professionals to reside within a commutable distance of one of our offices. This position is considered hybrid, emphasizing thoughtful and intentional in-person collaboration. While the specific in-office cadence is team-determined, professionals are encouraged to be in the office or together in person on average 3 days a week.

YOUR TEAM.

• Engagement Team: You will collaborate closely with a diverse team comprising other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries: Gain exposure to a wide array of clients across various industries, which may include Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Financial Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services (industry exposure varies by office).
• Office: Our CohnReznick office provides modern amenities and collaborative workspaces.
• Performance Coach: A dedicated Performance Coach will work with you to establish goals, provide constructive feedback, and offer support to guide your chosen career path. Many of our current Senior Managers and Partners began their careers as CR Associates.
• CR Friend: A CR Friend will serve as a familiar face, offering a warm welcome and a reliable contact for any questions or support you may need as you onboard and throughout your internship.

WHY COHNREZNICK?

At CohnReznick, we are united by a shared mission to create opportunity, value, and trust for our clients, our people, and our communities. Whether it’s collaborating with peers to solve a client challenge or volunteering together at a local food bank, you’ll discover numerous ways to find your “why” at the firm.

We prioritize balancing work with everyday life, making time for enjoyment and fun. Our robust Total Rewards package is designed to support this balance, including generous PTO, a flexible work environment, expanded parental leave, extensive learning & development opportunities, and even paid time off for employees to volunteer in their communities.

YOUR ROLE.

As an Audit Summer Intern, you will immerse yourself in accounting and auditing procedures, learning to perform them accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, in strict accordance with firm standards.

Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To:

• Work across various aspects of an audit engagement, including cash reconciliation, bank reconciliations, accounts payable analysis, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and a range of accounting services.
• Participate in resolving audit issues by effectively obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients, while actively supporting the team with daily client workflow.

YOUR EXPERIENCE.

We are seeking highly dedicated students with impressive credentials, driven by new challenges and growth opportunities. Successful candidates will be team players who are committed to delivering world-class client service and eager to become immersed in diverse industries. We value individuals who thrive in a work environment that champions camaraderie, collaboration, and community engagement.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between May 2028 – September 2029 in order to be CPA licensed.
• A minimum 3.0 GPA in both your major and overall academic record.
• Successful completion of at least two accounting courses prior to the start of your internship.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in student organizations, extracurricular activities, and/or on team projects.
• Prior work or internship experience is a plus, but not strictly required.
• Exhibit excellent communication skills and a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Able to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Possess strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Important: CohnReznick does not offer sponsorship to foreign nationals for Entry Level Roles (new associates and interns). To apply for an internship or an Associate role at CohnReznick, successful candidates must provide proof of work authorization such as U.S. Citizenship or permanent residency status.

In addition, please take a moment to review our Universal Job Standards.

Studies have shown that individuals are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At CohnReznick, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Therefore, if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we still strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or one of our other roles.

In Sacramento, CA, the salary for an Intern is $31 per hour. Salary is one component of the CohnReznick total rewards package, which also includes access to best-in-class learning and development platforms. To learn more about life at CohnReznick, visit Life at CohnReznick.

“CohnReznick” is the brand name under which CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC and their respective subsidiaries provide professional services. CohnReznick LLP and CohnReznick Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiaries) practice in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. CohnReznick LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC provides tax and business consulting services to its clients. CohnReznick Advisory LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms.

CohnReznick is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive team to drive business results and create a better future every day for our team members, clients, partners, and communities. We firmly believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

If you are an individual with a disability in need of assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please contact us at CRaccommodation@cohnreznick.com. Please note: This email address is exclusively reserved for individuals with disabilities in need of assistance and is not a means of inquiry about positions or application statuses.

CohnReznick does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless such recruiters are currently engaged by the CohnReznick Talent Acquisition Team by way of a written agreement to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the understanding that CohnReznick will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person, or entity.