Spring Tax or Audit Internship

Job Description

Here’s a detailed description of Aprio as a company and the job opportunity:

### About the Company

Aprio is a nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm that distinguishes itself by being “passionate for what’s next,” offering strategic foresight and deep understanding for fast-growing industries. The firm aims to ensure clients are prepared for future challenges and opportunities.

Key characteristics of Aprio include:

• Global Presence: Aprio boasts 31 U.S. office locations and two international office locations. It has a large and diverse team, with more than 2,300 team members who collectively speak 60+ languages across the globe.
• Expertise: The firm brings together proven expertise and strategic foresight to serve its clients effectively.
• Culture & Values: Aprio prides itself on a “top-rated culture” guided by “The Aprio Way,” which involves thirty-one fundamental behaviors ensuring an exceptional team-member and client experience. It fosters an “awesome culture” with a “high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals” working in a collaborative environment. The company emphasizes continuous professional development, entrepreneurship, and the freedom to innovate.
• Employee Focus: Aprio recognizes that its employees are its greatest resource. It offers vast growth opportunities, striving to be a firm where individuals can grow from entry-level to leadership roles.
• Commitment to Diversity: Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer, actively encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics.
• Business Structure: Aprio operates with an alternative business structure: Aprio Advisory Group, LLC provides non-attest tax and consulting services, while Aprio, LLP provides CPA firm services.

### Job Description: Spring 2026 Tax or Audit Internship

Aprio invites high-potential accounting students to apply for their Spring 2026 (January-April) Internship Program in the Chicago, IL office. This program is designed to provide interns with on-the-job training and real-world experiences, allowing them to dive into hands-on accounting projects.

Overall Internship Experience:

• Diverse Client Exposure: Interns will have the opportunity to work with a diverse client base, including small, medium, and large clients.
• Direct Engagement: There will be one-on-one contact with clients and partners, fostering professional relationships.
• Foundational Development: The program aims to help interns develop a solid general foundation in accounting.
• Holistic Development: Beyond accounting, each intern class completes a group project involving volunteering and social impact, promoting broader skill development and community engagement.
• Networking: The firm provides various networking events and activities for interns to connect with other employees and partners within the company.

Position Responsibilities:

1. Audit Interns:

• Work alongside credentialed audit experts.
• Assist businesses and industry leaders in avoiding financial and business risks.
• Contribute to improving financial reporting capabilities and internal controls.
• Help evaluate accounting issues and stay current with new accounting regulations.
• Support in assessing the quality of information used for strategic business decisions.
• Aid in identifying areas to improve operating efficiencies.
• Work and form relationships with middle to large-sized audit clients.
• Ideal for those who prefer to work with diverse and energetic teams.

2. Tax Interns:

• Contribute to the delivery of tax services for multiple clients across a variety of industries.
• Interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
• Work closely with partners on delivering innovative tax planning strategies.
• Work and form relationships with middle to large-sized tax clients.
• Ideal for those who prefer to work with diverse and energetic teams.

Qualifications:

• Accounting Major.
• 3.0 or higher GPA.
• Proficiency in understanding and applying Excel skills.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively and personably with clients and co-workers.

Compensation:

• The internship offers a pay rate of $26 – $33 an hour.
• Salary may vary by specific internship and office location.

Why Work For Aprio (Appeals to Interns & Future Employees):

• Career Growth: Aprio offers a path for professional growth, whether individuals are just starting out or aiming for leadership roles.
• Industry Leadership: Opportunity to be part of a high-growth firm that is a recognized industry leader.
• Awesome Culture: Experience the unique “Aprio Way” culture that fosters lasting relationships.
• Great Team: Collaborate with a high-energy, passionate, caring, and ambitious team.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Freedom to innovate and contribute ideas to the firm’s growth.
• Competitive Rewards: Interns receive competitive compensation. For full-time team members, Aprio offers industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment for work/life balance, including:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (effective on the first day).
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401k with Profit Sharing.
• Generous time off (9+ holidays and discretionary time off).
• Parental Leave coverage.
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with a cash incentive.
• Discretionary incentive compensation and incentives for new client sales.
• Top-rated wellness program.
• Flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.