Intern – Audit and Tax

Job Description

Intern Audit Winter 2028 | Wichita | Forvis Mazars US

The Tone:
This is an internship at Forvis Mazars, located in Wichita, KS. Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network, ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States with over 7,000 team members. This role offers valuable experience that helps interns decide if public accounting, specifically in audit, is the right career path, while contributing to client engagements and developing essential skills under the guidance of senior staff.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Part-time or Full-time
• Location: In-person, Wichita, KS
• Mission: To contribute to client engagements by performing audit testing, reconciling accounts, analyzing financial data, and assisting with report drafting, thereby gaining practical experience in public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit Testing: Complete audit testing on financial statement accounts such as cash, accounts payable, or fixed assets.
• Data Analysis: Work with client personnel to reconcile account differences and analyze financial data.
• Report Drafting: Help to draft management letter comments and the audit report.
• Client Interaction: Participate in client meetings alongside Forvis Mazars partners and managers.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level position for candidates actively working toward CPA Exam eligibility, with expected satisfactory academic performance in major-related coursework and a minimum cumulative overall GPA of 3.0.
• Experience: No prior professional experience is required, but candidates must be able to attend off-site meetings and events in person.
• Skills: Solid technical accounting knowledge, effective time management, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to work well with a team as well as independently, problem-solving attitude, willingness to take initiative, close attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure and against deadlines.
• Bonus: Strong computer skills preferred, including Microsoft Office suite, and reliable transportation to and from your assigned office.