Audit Intern

About the role

At Hood & Associates CPAs, PC, we provide a full range of audit and assurance services to support our clients' financial integrity and compliance. As we continue to grow, we value people who bring a strong work ethic, deliver consistent high-quality work, and embrace practical modernization through simple, efficient technology and processes. Our team is direct and accountable. They follow through and perform at a high level and have meaningful opportunities to grow in responsibility and client impact. Strong contributors are recognized and rewarded fairly and consistently. We keep expectations realistic and sustainable because long-term excellence depends on respecting people’s lives outside the office and the families they care about.

Responsibilities

• Assist audit teams with engagement fieldwork and task-based assignments in support of financial statement audits and other assurance services.
• Enter and organize client financial information into audit software and workpaper systems.
• Perform assigned audit procedures with guidance from senior team members.
• Absorb and prepare audit documentation, confirmations, schedules, and supporting workpapers.
• Obtain and organize information received through client portals and electronic file-sharing systems.
• Communicate questions, findings, or issues identified during audit procedures to the Senior Audit Manager or assigned engagement leadership.
• Support engagement teams in meeting deadlines and maintaining efficient workflow processes.
• Assist with administrative and organizational tasks related to audit engagements as needed.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to firm policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to a targeted billable percentage of approximately 75% and realization goals established by the firm.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Prior internship, accounting coursework, or office experience preferred.
• Interest in pursuing a CPA license or career in public accounting preferred.

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Dependable and able to meet deadlines while producing accurate work.
• Willingness to learn new technologies, audit software, and firm processes.
• Professional communication and effective teamwork.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all work performed.
• Adaptable, coachable, and open to constructive feedback.
• Positive contribution to team culture through collaboration, accountability, and respect for others.
• Motivated to grow professionally and gain hands-on experience in assurance services.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• Adaptability and openness to learning.
• Effective communication and teamwork.
• Professionalism in behavior and attendance.
• Collaboration and respect for others.
• Positive attitude towards growth and learning.

Benefits

With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, our gender-balanced leadership group reflects our belief in the power of varied perspectives to drive innovation. Importantly, you’ll be part of a team that prioritizes trust, collaboration, and having fun. We work hard and value rest.

Pay

$20/hr (Max - 25 hrs/week)

Schedule

Full-time position