Audit Intern

Individuals at this level have varying degrees of understanding of accounting, bookkeeping, and/or tax preparation, but may not have obtained a college degree or equivalent formal study that includes a significant concentration of accounting or tax courses.

Our audit internship is typically held during the summer.

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in gathering and entering data for computer applications, Quick Books and Excel among others and preparing work papers, trial balances, depreciation schedules and engagement correspondence.
• Assist in the preparation of 401K audits including preparing and sending out participant accounts, loan and disbursement confirmations. Interns also review investment analytics and help the experienced staff with footnote and financial statement preparation.
• Assist in preparation of Not-For-Profit audits as well as the corresponding tax returns – 990’s.
• Be an integral part of the CJBS team environment and learn to communicate and collaborate with your peers.

• Exposure to real-world audit scenarios
• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Networking opportunities within the industry
• Potential for future employment opportunities

This internship is both challenging and rewarding and from the experience and supervision, individuals at this level can assume some of the responsibilities of staff accountants. However, advancement to higher levels of the professional staff normally requires the completion of a college degree with either a major in accounting or an equivalent number of accounting and business courses.

• Ability to navigate online/digital accounting programs.
• Experience or familiarity with Quick Books and tax preparation software is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere.
• Working towards a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting.