Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Summer 2027 | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an Audit Intern Summer 2027 position at Forvis Mazars US, located in Tysons, VA. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network, with over 7,000 team members in the United States, delivering assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients across all 50 states and internationally. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain practical experience, helping students explore career paths in audit or tax within public accounting. Interns will work on real client engagements, developing technical skills and professional acumen by collaborating with senior staff and management. The firm operates under a shared promise to create extraordinary experiences, ensuring an unmatched client experience and a supportive, growth-oriented workplace where every individual feels valued.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time or Part-time (Summer, early-June through mid-August)
• Location: In-person Tysons, VA
• Team: Reports to Senior Staff and Management Personnel, working collaboratively on client engagements.
• Mission: To provide hands-on experience in client engagements, develop technical accounting skills, and support audit processes, helping interns determine their career path in public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Execute comprehensive audit testing procedures on key financial statement accounts, including cash, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Data Analysis: Collaborate with client personnel to meticulously reconcile account differences and perform in-depth analysis of financial data.
• Report Contribution: Assist in the crucial drafting of management letter comments and contribute to the preparation of the final audit report.
• Client Engagement: Actively participate in client meetings alongside experienced Forvis Mazars partners and managers, observing and contributing to discussions.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Must be actively working towards CPA Exam eligibility, maintaining a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0, and demonstrating satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required, but a solid foundation of technical accounting knowledge is essential for this role. Interns will gain exposure comparable to entry-level associates.
• Skills:
• Solid technical accounting knowledge
• Effective time management capabilities
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in computer applications, particularly the Microsoft Office suite
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Close attention to detail
• Bonus:
• A proactive problem-solving attitude
• Willingness to take initiative on tasks and projects
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Reliable transportation for travel to the assigned office and off-site client meetings or events in person.