2027 Audit Summer Intern

About the role

Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.

Responsibilities

• Perform financial statement audits, reviews and compilations across various client industries
• Review and document audit procedures over complex accounting areas
• Research and analyze accounting and audit-related issues
• Utilize data extraction, analytics, and visualization tools to provide insights to clients
• Proactively interact with the engagement team to gather information, resolve problems and recommend business and process improvements

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028, with availability to begin full-time work between January 2028 and October 2028
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or a combination of educational success and relevant work/volunteer experience
• Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility

Qualifications

• Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences while supporting our firm's growth.
• Successful interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation, based on individual performance and department needs.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!

Pay

• Details not specified

Schedule

• Summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August
• Engagement hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm

Where Culture Counts

• Care & Respect
• Integrity
• Be Great
• Adaptive
• We Not Me

Enjoy More of the Things That Matter Most

• Inclusivity
• Diversity
• Equity
• Inclusion

Equal Opportunity Employer

• At Schneider Downs, we believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.

Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs.