Summer Audit Intern

Job Description

Summer Audit Intern (2027) | PKF O’Connor Davies

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at PKF O’Connor Davies, located in Newburgh, NY. PKF O’Connor Davies is a top-ranked accounting, tax, and advisory firm with offices across the U.S. and internationally. This role allows students to assist in providing quality audit services to clients, gaining real-world experience, and exploring a career in public accounting with the firm. The firm fosters a collaborative environment where diverse perspectives are valued, and team members are supported through mentorship and continuous learning.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Newburgh, NY
• Pay: $30–$32 hourly
• Team: Assigned to an industry group, works as a team member on client engagements, and is supported by an Intern Adviser.
• Mission: To provide quality audit services to the firm’s clients while offering students real-world accounting experience.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Client Relations: Develop professional relationships with clients and employees.
• Accounting Support: Become proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions.
• Engagement Preparation: Prepare portions of compilation, review, and audit engagements.
• Financial Reporting: Draft financial statements under a prescribed format.
• Special Project: Conduct a market research project and present the findings to Firm leadership.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level internship requiring at least 75% completion of a bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university.
• Experience: Must demonstrate progress towards CPA exam eligibility and be willing to travel locally to clients 80%+ of the time with access to a car or public transportation.
• Skills: Possess good communication and computer skills, be a team player, customer-focused, and capable of multitasking, with a developing knowledge of accounting pronouncements and microcomputer applications.