Audit Intern

Job Purpose:

Will be responsible for preparing financial statements with disclosures, applying basic areas of GAAP as necessary and documenting, validating, testing and assessing various control systems. This position may also be involved in reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements. Ideal candidate will be working towards becoming a CPA or in the process.

Duties:

·  Work closely with Senior Associates and Managers to identify and resolve issues encountered in performance of audits through effective and timely communication

·  Establish and maintain a good working relationship and demonstrate effective communication with personnel

·  Maintain appropriate professionalism in client and team interactions

·  Develop effective and clear work paper techniques

·  Ability to understand concepts related to identifying and assessing audit risks

·  Drafting financial statements with disclosures

·  Researching intermediate areas of accounting

·  Understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA

·  Demonstrate a basic understanding of the client’s operations and accounting system

·  Willingness to learn tax return preparation

·  Ability to manage multiple assignments to meet deadlines

Skills/Qualifications:

·  Team orientation and strong interpersonal skills

·  Basic familiarity with GAAP and GAAS

·  Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset

·  Excellent time management and organizational skills

·  Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

·  Willingness to travel on occasion