Intern - Junior Accountant - CPA Firm

Jackson Hewitt - New York, NY

Part-time - Intern

New York, NY

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

We are a small CPA firm located in the Bronx, New York, seeking a highly skilled Junior Auditor Intern to join our tight-knit and competent staff. This internship position offers candidates the opportunity to gain valuable on-the-job training and experience in the auditing career field. Interns will work part-time with the potential for a full-time position upon successful completion of the internship. The ideal candidate will have experience working on audits, reviews, and/or compilations in a CPA firm, and familiarity with CaseWare/PPC SMART Practice Aids or similar engagement software would be advantageous. As a Junior Auditor Intern, you will conduct assigned audits and other assurance engagements from start to finish while adhering to applicable professional standards. You will prepare planning documents and perform an overall risk assessment of assigned clients. Additionally, you will perform internal control testing procedures, obtain and review audit evidence, and ensure that audit conclusions are well documented. Identifying and communicating issues discovered during the engagement and recommending solutions will be a key part of your responsibilities. You will also be involved in the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and any supplemental information, while clearly communicating assigned tasks to the engagement team to ensure high-quality, accurate, and efficient results. This internship will also provide opportunities for active participation in learning and development opportunities, including formal learning (CPE) and training programs, which are essential for your professional growth in the auditing field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assigned audits and other assurance engagements successfully from start to finish while adhering to applicable professional standards.
• Prepare planning documents and perform an overall risk assessment of assigned clients.
• Perform internal control testing procedures.
• Obtain and review audit evidence ensuring audit conclusions are well documented.
• Identify and communicate issues discovered during the engagement and recommend solutions.
• Preparation of financial statements, footnotes, and any supplemental information.
• Communicate assigned tasks to the engagement team clearly and concisely to ensure high-quality, accurate, and efficient results.
• Actively participate in learning and development opportunities, formal learning (CPE), and training programs.

Requirements

• Students must actively enroll in a degree program in accounting, finance, or a related field and maintain good academic standing.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills, planning, organizing, and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills (listening, verbal, written).
• Authorized to work in the US.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Applications, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of Pivot Table is a must.

Benefits

• Dental Insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance