2026 Spring Audit Internship

Houston, Texas, United States | Full-time | Partially remote

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Job Title: Audit Intern

Reports to: Partners and Managers

Job Summary: The Audit Intern is expected to acquire and develop competence, skills, and judgment in accounting principles and auditing procedures.

Salary Range and Benefits: Commensurate with experience, standard firm benefits

Hours Required: 40 hrs 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

 

 

 

 

 

Major Responsibilities & Duties:

  • Become familiar with pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Boards and AICPA
  • Become proficient at auditing financial statements for clients
  • Obtain exposure on the types of financial statement engagements offered by the Firm
  • Assume responsibility for various segments of audits under supervision
  • Be familiar with current accounting principles and auditing techniques
  • Execute day-to-day activities of audit engagements for multiple clients
  • Interact with clients to help audit team efficiency
  • Communicate auditing matters and problems to Senior Associates, Managers and Partners
  • Acquire a working knowledge of the client’s business
  • Become oriented with Firm’s practices, policies, and culture
  • Establish a Continuing Professional Educational program to include participation in training sessions, and reading and self-study programs, in preparation for supervisory role
  • Perform other duties as necessary

Requirements & Qualifications:

The successful candidate will possess the following basic qualifications:

  • Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
  • Strong leadership, training, and mentoring skills
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
  • Professionalism, dependability, integrity and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.
  • Dedicated to superior client service
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

The successful candidate will possess the following qualifications:

  • 0 - 3 years of recent work experience as an auditor at a public accounting firm
  • Demonstrated knowledge of basic business, technology, or audit principles/standards
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs, including spreadsheet programs (i.e. Excel)

Education and Licenses:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • Advanced degree is preferred
  • Actively working toward CPA certification, if not already obtained