What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fall 2025 Records Assistant Intern position at Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)?
Join us and make a difference in global investor protection.
Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
Compensation – We support transparency, equity, and fairness in our compensation programs. We offer a competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications, as follows:
The PCAOB is seeking a Records Assistant Intern for the Fall 2025 cohort. The Board’s Office of the General Counsel, located in Washington, D.C., is interested in hiring an intern for the Fall of 2025. The Office of the Secretary (OS), within the Office of the General Counsel, prepares and maintains records of Board actions, oversees the issuance of Board releases, transmits notices and formal Board documents to firms, the Securities and Exchange Commission, state boards of accountancy, and other regulators, manages documents filed in administrative proceedings and rulemakings, and provides advice to the Board and staff on questions of practice and procedure. The intern would work with the OS team, assisting in maintaining records of Board action, assisting in administration of the Board’s document retention policy, and assisting in the design and development of additional electronic resources to support the Board and its mission.
Responsibilities
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Who We Are
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB), a nonprofit organization established by Congress, oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers to protect investors and to further the public interest in the preparation of independent, accurate, and informative audit reports.
Our investor protection mission is focused on modernizing audit standards, enhancing audit inspections, and strengthening enforcement of PCAOB rules and standards and other related laws and rules. People are at the heart of our mission at the PCAOB. As we carry out that mission, we strive to uphold the highest standards in audit quality with investors’ families, savings, and futures in mind.
If you are interested in working with a group of talented professionals to protect investors and drive audit quality and innovation while adhering to the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct, join us.
What We Offer
- Undergraduate students: $25.00/hour
- Graduate students: $29.00/hour
- Ph.D./JD students: $37.00/hour
- Hybrid work option – Staff will be assigned to one of our offices, including: Washington, DC (Headquarters); Ashburn, VA; Irvine, CA; Los Angeles, CA; San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; Fort Lauderdale, FL; Tampa, FL; Atlanta, GA; Chicago, IL; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Charlotte, NC; Philadelphia, PA; Dallas, TX; or Houston, TX office or location. Staff can choose to live and work from anywhere within the United States but will be required to commute to their assigned office or location for occasional intentional gatherings or meetings at the frequency required by their supervisor. Travel to an assigned office or location for commuting purposes will not be considered reimbursable business travel, unless otherwise required by state law. Business travel is reimbursable in an amount not exceeding the cost to travel from the assigned office or location, unless otherwise required by state law.
The PCAOB is seeking a Records Assistant Intern for the Fall 2025 cohort. The Board’s Office of the General Counsel, located in Washington, D.C., is interested in hiring an intern for the Fall of 2025. The Office of the Secretary (OS), within the Office of the General Counsel, prepares and maintains records of Board actions, oversees the issuance of Board releases, transmits notices and formal Board documents to firms, the Securities and Exchange Commission, state boards of accountancy, and other regulators, manages documents filed in administrative proceedings and rulemakings, and provides advice to the Board and staff on questions of practice and procedure. The intern would work with the OS team, assisting in maintaining records of Board action, assisting in administration of the Board’s document retention policy, and assisting in the design and development of additional electronic resources to support the Board and its mission.
Responsibilities
- Assist in maintaining records of Board action.
- Assist in the administration of the PCAOB’s document retention policy.
- Assist in developing electronic resources in SharePoint Online or otherwise to further support the Board and its mission.
- A student at an accredited university or college with an interest or major in law, policy, information science or a related major.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills.
- Solid time management, organization, and prioritization skills.
- Willingness to work as a team member.
- Ability to be flexible, work independently and be self-motivated.
- Proficient with Microsoft software applications and use of the Internet (exposure to SharePoint a plus, but not required).
- Knowledge of accounting or auditing is not required.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.
All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination and harassment is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.
Salary : $25 - $37