Assurance Intern

Description

Perry & Associates, CPAs takes pride in our internship program as it will provide you with real world experience. All work assigned will be for actual clients of our firm. It is important to Perry that we provide leadership that encourages and supports our interns to further their career with our firm. Our deep-rooted dedication to this program has led to multiple full-time positions inside our firm. We acknowledge and respect students’ time and schedule conflicts, which is why we offer flexible part – time schedules. Throughout the year Perry offers internships that focus on multiple areas of public accounting. Community engagement is important to Perry, as such, you will be provided with opportunities to be involved in our local community.

Assurance Intern: The Advisory Intern role is responsible for learning and applying accounting standards and technical financial statement preparation skills, while assisting with assigned tasks and project components under close coaching and supervision.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist with preparation, compilation, and review assignments as assigned by the Firm.
• Observes and participates in client meetings and correspondence alongside supervisor.
• Develop effective communication with clients/engaging clients in a professional manner.
• Import client trial balance using Trial Balance software within Engagement.
• Pull reports and ledgers from client’s accounting system.
• Read and interpret client ledgers and data.
• Identify issues within the engagement and provide support in addressing them.
• Show proficiency in posting journal entries.
• Link trial balance to financial statements within Engagement.
• Update note disclosures to reflect current year financial statements.
• Maintaining an audit trail of all documentation related to an audit, including workpapers and documentation used to support conclusions.
• Assist on varying sections of audits and AUP engagements.
• Receptive to counseling and feedback. Actively puts feedback into practice moving forward.
• Promote the Firm with our clients, business associates and through community events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Basic knowledge and accounting knowledge such as debits and credits.
• Begin developing an understanding of and ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Work to become proficient with accounting software.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience:

• In process to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Time Commitment:

• A minimum of 15 hours a week maybe be required

Salary : $12 - $15