What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 Audit Summer Intern position at Schneider Downs?
Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing audit, tax, consulting and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.
Schneider Downs is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the public accounting environment to participate in our 2026 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills!
As an Audit Summer Intern, you will work as a member of the engagement team and are responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement – mainly providing assurance on the client’s reported financial information. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you’ll be supported by Schneider Downs professionals and will work directly with our clients.
Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office.
The summer session typically runs from mid-May until mid-August. While flexibility is at the core of our culture, the expectation is that interns will be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm.
What You’ll Do
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, and Drive.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established national and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned – as well as not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity, and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.
Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.
Schneider Downs is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the public accounting environment to participate in our 2026 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills!
As an Audit Summer Intern, you will work as a member of the engagement team and are responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement – mainly providing assurance on the client’s reported financial information. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you’ll be supported by Schneider Downs professionals and will work directly with our clients.
Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office.
The summer session typically runs from mid-May until mid-August. While flexibility is at the core of our culture, the expectation is that interns will be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am through 5 pm.
What You’ll Do
- Perform financial statement audits, reviews and compilations in a variety of client industries
- Review and document audit procedures over complex areas of accounting
- Research and analyze accounting and audit-related issues
- Utilize data extraction, data analytics and data visualization tools to bring insight to clients
- Proactively interact with engagement team to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
- Must be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027, and be available to begin full-time work between January 2027-October 2027
- A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or combination of educational success and applicable work and/or volunteer experience
- Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, and Drive.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
- Competitive compensation
- Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
- Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
- Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
- Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
- Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
- Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!
For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with a Personal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-established national and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned – as well as not-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporate profile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity, and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment the SD Standard and it’s what makes us different.
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW.
Schneider Downs does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicited referral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will be owed to the agency, person, or entity.
