Financial Reporting & Assurance Services (Audit) Intern

Job Description

Audit Intern – Spring 2028 | Bennett Thrasher

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at Bennett Thrasher, located in Atlanta, GA. Bennett Thrasher is an accounting firm that offers the expertise and opportunities of a large firm within a culture that prioritizes commitment to its people and a family-like work atmosphere. This role offers immediate opportunities to collaborate on meaningful work, dive into challenging projects across various industries, and gain experience similar to a first-year staff member in financial reporting and assurance services. You will contribute to solving client challenges while also participating in firm activities that align with your individual interests.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Atlanta, GA

• Team: Collaborates with associates across practices and interacts with clients under the guidance of Seniors and Managers.
• Mission: To assist in performing financial reporting engagement procedures and operational/financial audits to ensure financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP.
• Tech Stack: Current technology and software, Accounting Research Manager

What You’ll Actually Do
• Engage: Perform financial reporting engagement procedures and complete audit programs as directed by supervisors.
• Document: Clearly and adequately document working papers for assigned sections.
• Analyze: Review and analyze data concerning material assets, liabilities, income, and expenditures in financial statements.
• Evaluate: Develop and perform effective analytical procedures on account balances, relating outcomes to other assigned areas as applicable.
• Audit: Plan and perform operational and financial audits to ensure financial statements are fairly presented in accordance with GAAP, utilizing the firm’s audit approach.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level student pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting with a GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) is required.
• Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, a strong commitment to professional and client service excellence, and effective use of current technology and software.