Audit Internship - Spring 2026

We are searching for candidates interested in learning more about Auditing and are curious about pursing a career in Public Accounting. Audit Interns will be based out of our Knoxville, Tennessee Office, but will spend the majority of their time working on-site at client offices. Interns will work under the direct supervision and mentorship of an industry expert and will develop auditing skills by utilizing standardized firm practices to audit our clients' processes and procedures in established areas in order to assess risk and evaluate efficiency and effectiveness. In addition to auditing, you will have an opportunity to work on review, compilation and consulting engagements. Areas that would be audited include the following:    

• Cash 

• Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable 

• Accrued Expenses 

• Analytical Procedures 

• Equity 

• Internal Controls 

• Inventories 

• Long-term Debt 

• Revenues 

• Expenses 

• Property & Equipment 
   

WHAT YOU’LL GET OUT AN INTERNSHIP WITH LBMC 

• The opportunity to join an internship class that come from a wide range of backgrounds and educational disciplines 

• Mentorship from industry experts and the ability to participate hands-on with client-facing projects 

• Networking opportunities through vibrant company events and participation in curated organizations such as the Women’s Initiative Network, Lending Hands community initiative, Young Professionals group, and robust Talent Development trainings/webinars 

• Flexible work schedules (by team), “dress for your day” attire, dynamic technology solutions, and financial incentives for training/certifications (if pursuing a full-time career with us post-internship) 

• A real opportunity to turn your internship into a full-time career post-graduation. We operate under the mantra that “you will get out of your internship what you put into it” and our team leaders actively pursue top internship talent to potentially bring on as full-time employees 

WHAT WE ASK OF YOU IN RETURN 

• EDUCATION: Be at least a Junior pursuing a Bachelor's Degree with plans to take the CPA exam (pursuit of an educational track worth 150 credit hours). A minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. 

• LEARNING: Be curious and try new things! Actively seeks to learn how LBMC works as a business and adds value to our clients and works to stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and technical development for areas of specialization 

• EFFECTIVE WORK: Handles client and technical data responsibly to produce high quality work which adheres to relevant professional standards and client deadlines 

• TEAMWORK: Communicates effectively with peers and team leaders. Embraces other points of view, continually ask questions to develop knowledge base, and upholds appropriate business conduct. 

• CONFIDENTIALITY: Adherence to LBMC’s defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate.