Audit Intern Summer 2027

While this posting reflects our Chicago headquarters as the main location, we have offices throughout the U.S., and your actual location preference will be taken into account during the recruiting process.

About the role

As an intern in Crowe’s Audit and Assurance practice, you’ll get in-depth exposure to the auditing profession and learn more about the day-to-day responsibilities of an auditor. You’ll receive guidance and work closely with experienced audit professionals, as well as have exposure to issues shaping and affecting the profession today.

During your internship, you’ll sharpen your analytical skills as you audit client financials, transactions, and internal control processes. You’ll work independently and collaborate with a diverse group of talented audit professionals to deliver exceptional audit client service delivery. You will use our audit tools and technologies that use advanced analytics, data visualizations, and process flow automation to analyze client data and provide an exceptional client experience.

Interns will have the opportunity to work as a team member on diverse client engagements to include manufacturing and distribution, not-for-profit, government, healthcare, education, construction, dealerships, food and agriculture, insurance, and financial institution clients. You will also have the opportunity to work on benefit plan audits of 401(k), pension, or employee stock ownership plans.

Our team culture is collaborative and will encourage you to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Quality is our top priority, and by focusing on innovation and technology, we continue to deliver exceptional value to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Audit client financials, transactions, and internal control processes
• Collaborate with a diverse group of audit professionals to deliver exceptional client service
• Use audit tools and technologies with advanced analytics, data visualizations, and process flow automation
• Work on diverse client engagements across multiple industries
• Participate in benefit plan audits (e.g., 401(k), pension, employee stock ownership plans)

Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelor's and/or Master's in Accounting or similar degree
• Scheduled to meet the educational requirements to obtain a CPA license (prior to starting full-time, you must fulfill state-specific education-related eligibility criteria)
• Strong academic credentials
• Proficient with Excel
• Experience with data analytics is strongly desired
• Relevant work experience (e.g., internships, summer positions, school jobs)
• Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple assignments
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment with professionals of all levels
• Willingness to travel
• Uphold Crowe’s values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship
• Act ethically and with integrity at all times

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Benefits

At Crowe, we offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Your exceptional people experience starts here, with benefits that include:

• Career growth and leadership opportunities in an inclusive culture that values diversity
• Consistent meetings with a Career Coach to guide your career goals and aspirations
• Support for well-being and work-life balance