Audit Internship

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Flushing, NY (Headquarters)

Reporting To: Senior Auditor

Compensation: $16.50 / hour

Description

• Duration: 90-Day Internship Program
• Education: At a minimum, Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from an accredited university in the United States
• Language: Professional Chinese/Mandarin preferred, but not required. 
• Location: 133-10 39th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354.
• Pay/Salary: Paid full-time internship

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare Finalized Reports for the Audit Team(s) under the supervision of HR
• Assist with the review process of completed reports (formatting inconsistencies, templates, overall content, etc.)
• Assist with planning and performing financial and compliance audits in accordance with the appropriate
• auditing standards and reporting on internal accounting controls;
• Assist with preparation of audit working papers; and
• Assist with the preparation of audit reports for submission to various agencies
• Shadow senior auditors to gain understanding and further exposure of Auditor responsibilities
• Other job/duties assigned by the Audit Manager/Audit Supervisor/HR/Partners/Director(s)

Terms of this Internship

• This is a paid hourly internship
• Duration will be for approximately 90 days and will be from Monday-Friday (approx. 35-40 hours per week)
• You shall come appropriately dressed, business casual, and remain professional to all colleagues/peers and incoming visitors.
• A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training or completion of the intern’s schooling

Learning Objectives

• Gain insight into professionalism within a CPA firm and working with clients (through the shadow program)
• Develop an understanding of the audit software the firm uses.
• Gain a further understanding of the auditing statements and concepts and the cycle of an audit.
• Learn the process of documenting audit work performed throughout, and upon completion and wrap-up phase of the audit.
• Develop a skill set for gathering questions and asking appropriate personnel for assistance.
• Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels for example: partners, managers, senior associates, staff, and office staff.
• Understand how a firm trains its personnel and how training enhances work requirements.