About the role#
The Spring 2027 Audit Intern position provides hands-on experience in the accounting industry. Interns work alongside audit teams to support engagements across various sectors, including for-profit, nonprofit, and benefit plan clients. This role offers exposure to the full audit lifecycle, from planning and execution to review, while using professional audit software and tools.
What you'll do#
- Assist on audit engagements across multiple industries.
- Perform audit testing procedures, including cash, payroll, investment, and compliance testing.
- Prepare and update audit documentation and workpapers by referencing prior-year files.
- Interact with client personnel and observe audit procedures during on-site work.
- Utilize audit software and tools such as CaseWare, XCM, ShareFile, and Microsoft Excel.
- Learn to manage time across multiple engagements and professional deadlines.
What you'll need#
- Completion of at least one semester of an intermediate-level accounting class.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and general computer skills.
- Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting and sitting for the CPA exam.
- Pursuit of a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or accounting systems.
- A collaborative, detail-oriented, and growth-oriented mindset.
Location & details#
- Location: Glen Allen, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Compensation: Paid position with a hiring range of $30.00 to $32.50 per hour.
- Employment: This is a part-time internship role.
About Keiter CPAs
Keiter CPAs is an accounting firm based in Glen Allen, Virginia. Founded in 1978, the company provides audit, tax, and advisory services to entrepreneurs and privately-held businesses. The firm employs between 51 and 200 people. Its client base spans sectors such as real estate, manufacturing, construction, and healthcare.
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