Audit internship job description

Established in 1919, Meaden & Moore is a full-service accounting, financial and business consulting firm headquartered in Cleveland with 16 offices spanning the U.S. and U.K. Our mid-size firm is large enough to provide staff accountants with opportunities to work on challenging assignments, yet small enough that co-workers recognize one another on a first-name basis. We provide you with a wide variety of hands-on assignments involving different types of clients and industries. Unlike other firms, our low manager-to-staff ratio gives you day-in, day-out interaction with talented professionals.

Meaden & Moore is also a six-time winner of The Plain Dealer's Top Workplaces, and a four-time winner of Ohio Magazine's Best Places to Work.
Assurance/Tax internship position available:

January 2023 - April 2023
End dates are flexible
In our Columbus office

Description of position:

During your internship you'll get real-world experience working with talented professionals in audit engagements. You'll experience work at client locations and will focus on procedures necessary to aid the firm in rendering opinions on client's financial statements. Your supervisory personnel will consist of senior and managerial staff, but will likely also include officer-level personnel.

Job specifications:

The successful candidate will have the following requirements:

Junior or senior level student

Accounting major, G.P.A. 3.0 or better

Proficient understanding of Microsoft Windows and Office applications, as well as openness to training in other Windows-based applications.

Motivation and enthusiasm! Our clients have come to expect high levels of service and expertise. We seek self-starters who demonstrate an interest in learning new skills and concepts, then putting them to work for our clients.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our human capital is the most valuable asset we have. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and company's achievement as well.

We embrace and encourage our employees differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.

Who We Are

At MSP, we have the strongest staff of accounting professionals in each of our markets. We all have a shared single focus: To deliver unparalleled and uniquely tailored tax and accounting services to our clients. We're not looking for a culture fit, we're looking for a culture add. If you think you're the person that can provide inspiring work for our clients while impacting our culture positively, we want to talk to you!

Market Street Partners (MSP) holds itself accountable to the highest of standards in the quality of our product, in the way we interact, and in the way we serve. Our work, our employees, and our clients create the all-encompassing culture of MSP and together, we hold true to our core.

Professional. It may not mean wearing a tie for MSP employees. We measure professional by the work we produce, the communications we conduct, and the accountability we hold for our staff.

Proactive. Whether it is technology or helping clients navigate success, we aim to stay ahead of what is next and ensure our decisions now are benefiting MSP and its clients in 10-15 years.

Partners. With your colleagues, with your manager, and with your clients, this is a partnership. We hold true to ensuring we are always approachable and every decision at MSP is a joint effort.

What You'll Do

In your role as a Skillbridge Intern in the Audit & Assurance Department, you will develop strong working relationships with clients while understanding their businesses and challenges. Your internship will be tailored based on the unique experiences and skills that you bring to the table from your time as a Servicemember and your level of experience with financial statement audits. We are proud to be able to partner with you through the Skillbridge program, and it's our hope that our partnership will result in an offer of employment at the conclusion of your internship. Some examples of what you could do in your day to day are:

· Understand clients' needs and expectations, their business and industry, accounting and control systems, employees, company values and industry-related GAAP and GAAS issues.
· Develop an understanding of the MSP audit approach and tools.
· Assess risks and evaluating the client's internal control structure.
· Perform substantive tests and tests of internal controls to identify and resolve accounting or reporting issues.
· Draft financial statements under prescribed formats.
· Other duties as required.

What You'll Need

To be successful and thrive in your role, you should possess the following:

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related preferred.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Highly developed problem solving and analytical skills.
· Project management and critical thinking skills.
· Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills required.
· Outstanding organizational and time management skills; ability to prioritize multiple assignments.
· Strong attention to detail.

MSP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category.

Title:
Audit Intern
Location:
Sarasota, FL

Start Date:
January 2023

Position Overview
:An Audit Intern is an interim entry-level position which requires no prior public accounting or specialized industry experience. The primary function of the Audit Intern is to perform such functions related to audit, review, and other client services as directed by those professional members responsible for service completion. Performance is evaluated based on quality and accuracy of work, application of accounting knowledge, and the ability to meet time and budget constraints, as well as client deadlines.

Essential Functions:

• Obtains exposure to audit engagements offered by the Firm.
• Becomes familiar with audit software, including CaseWare.
• Imports trial balances and prepares financial statements using computer programs.
• Becomes familiar with Firm standards for work paper preparation.
• Maintains knowledge of the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct (as appropriate for position).
• Becomes familiar with pronouncements of the FASB and AICPA, and when assigned to governmental engagements, the GAO, OMB and GASB.
• Executes designed audit tests, primarily in the areas of cash, receivables, fixed assets, prepaids and accounts payable.
• Assists with proofing financial statements and other documents, as applicable.
• Demonstrates an approachable, professional, and competent demeanor in the client’s environment.
• Maintains a strong client focus; responds to client requests in a friendly and efficient manner and develops/maintains productive working relationships with client personnel.
• Performs other accounting and auditing duties as needed in engagements.
• Meets time and budget constraints and client deadlines.
• Communicates with clients and team members, as requested, in an efficient and professional manner.

Other Functions:

• Develops an understanding of and adheres to Firm policies and procedures including (as appropriate) Firm’s Quality Control document.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Experience and Skills
:

• Ability to become proficient with multiple computer programs and spreadsheets.
• Demonstrates good critical thinking, professional judgment, and decision-making skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Conducts themselves with integrity in a responsible, professional manner and appearance.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Required Education:
Bachelor’s in accounting in progress
Required Experience:
Relevant auditing coursework

Flexible work from home options available.