Audit Summer Internship - Los Angeles, CA

Audit Summer 2027 Internship – Los Angeles, CA

Cohn Reznick is one of the nation’s top professional services firms, offering rewarding careers in advisory, assurance, and tax. This internship will expose you to a range of client engagements and allow you to develop core audit skills in a supportive, hybrid‑work environment.

• Engagement Team:
  Interns work alongside Associates, Senior Associates, Managers, Senior Managers, and Partners.
• Industries:
  Clients span Consumer & Industrial, Financial Sponsors & Services, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Public Sector, Real Estate, Renewable Energy, Technology & Media, and Private Client Services.
• Office:
  The Los Angeles office includes collaborative spaces and amenities.
• Performance Coach: A senior manager or partner will set goals, provide feedback, and guide your career path.
• CR Friend: A dedicated colleague will help you settle in and answer any questions.

Our mission is to create opportunity, value, and trust for clients, people, and communities. We balance hard work with personal life through generous PTO, flexible schedules, parental leave, and extensive learning opportunities. Employees also benefit from paid volunteer time and a comprehensive Total Rewards package.

As an Audit Summer Intern, you will learn accounting and auditing procedures and perform tasks in accordance with firm standards in an accurate, thorough, and timely manner.

• Work all aspects of an audit engagement, including cash, bank reconciliations, accounts payable, searching for unrecorded liabilities, maintaining confirmation logs, and preparing audit work papers.
• Assist with audits, reviews, compilations, and accounting services.
• Help resolve audit issues by obtaining evidence and making inquiries of clients while supporting the team with daily client workflow.

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• Plan to complete 150 credit hours between May 2028 and September 2029 to qualify for CPA licensing
• Minimum 3.0 GPA in both major and overall
• Successful completion of two accounting courses prior to the internship
• Leadership experience in student organizations, extracurricular activities, or team projects
• Prior work or internship experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong computer literacy and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• U.S. work authorization (citizenship or permanent residency). Cohn Reznick does not sponsor visas for entry‑level roles.

In Los Angeles, the hourly rate for interns is $34 per hour. Salary is part of our total rewards package, which also includes learning platforms, PTO, and other benefits.

Cohn Reznick is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability. For more information, please see Equal Employment Opportunity Posters.

Contact CR for assistance during the recruitment process.