Audit Winter 2028 Internship – Austin, Texas

Job Description

Audit Winter 2028 Internship – Austin, TX | CohnReznick

The Tone:
This is a hybrid internship at CohnReznick, located in Austin, TX. CohnReznick is a professional services firm that provides assurance, advisory, and tax services to organizations nationwide and globally as an independent member of Nexia. The firm aims to help clients optimize performance, manage risk, and maximize value through deep industry knowledge and tailored solutions. This Audit Winter 2028 Internship is a key opportunity for accounting students to gain direct experience, collaborate with experienced professionals, and contribute to client engagements, building a foundation for their accounting careers.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (~January-March)
• Location: Hybrid Austin, TX

• Team: Works closely on an engagement team made up of other Interns, Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Mission: Support audit teams by gaining hands-on experience with accounting and auditing practices to accelerate development and provide key assistance on client engagements.
• Tech Stack: Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Engagement: Work on all aspects of an audit engagement, including cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Client Service: Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services for diverse clients.
• Problem Solving: Take part in resolving audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients.
• Workflow Management: Assist the audit team with daily client workflow.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting with a minimum 3.2 GPA in both your major and overall.
• Experience: On track to complete 150 credit hours for CPA eligibility. Successfully completed Intermediate Accounting with a grade of B or higher. Possess leadership experience in student groups, activities, or team projects. Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
• Skills: Exhibit excellent communication skills and sharp critical thinking. Comfortable navigating environments and embracing change. Possess advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint, and eagerness to learn new technologies.