About the role#
As an Assurance Intern, you will gain hands-on experience supporting audit and other assurance engagements. You will work alongside experienced professionals who are invested in your development while contributing to meaningful client work. This role provides an opportunity to build your technical accounting knowledge, improve your communication skills, and explore a career in public accounting.
What you'll do#
- Support audit and other assurance engagements while developing an understanding of client businesses and financial reporting processes.
- Assist with audit procedures, including testing account balances, transactions, and other financial information.
- Prepare clear workpapers to document procedures, evidence, results, and conclusions.
- Use firm-approved audit, data analysis, and collaboration technologies to complete your work.
- Collaborate with engagement team members and clients to obtain information and maintain documentation.
- Complete assigned tasks accurately and on time while communicating progress and potential issues.
- Apply coaching and feedback to strengthen your technical knowledge.
- Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information.
- Participate in training, team activities, and special projects.
What you'll need#
- Currently enrolled in or pursuing a bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related business discipline.
- At least one academic term remaining following the completion of the internship.
- On track to meet CPA exam eligibility requirements before starting a full-time Associate position.
- Foundational accounting knowledge gained through academic coursework.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability to conduct basic research, analyze information, and document findings.
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer-sponsored visa sponsorship.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Submission of a resume and unofficial transcript(s).
Location & details#
- Location: Tewksbury, Massachusetts
- Term: Winter 2027
- Work Modality: Hybrid
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Compensation: Paid internship
About Baker Tilly US
Baker Tilly US is an advisory, tax, and assurance firm based in Chicago. It operates through two main entities, Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP. The firm provides services to clients across the United States and maintains a presence in global financial hubs. It is part of the Baker Tilly International network, which includes independent firms in 143 territories.
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