Audit Internship

4 weeks ago

Flushing, United States Wei, Wei & Co., LLP Full time
Audit Internship

Department: Audit

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Flushing, NY (Headquarters)

Reporting To: Senior Auditor

Compensation: $15.00 / hour

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Audit Manager/Audit Supervisor, this position provides support with the basic duties and responsibilities of an Audit Intern, as noted below.
  • Duration: 90-Day Internship Program
  • Education: At a minimum, Bachelor's degree in Accountancy from an accredited university in the United States
  • Language: Professional Chinese/Mandarin preferred
  • Location: 133-10 39th Avenue, Flushing NY 11354.
  • Pay/Salary: Paid full-time internship ($15/hr)
Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare Finalized Reports for the Audit Team(s) under the supervision of HR
  • Assist with the review process of completed reports (formatting inconsistencies, templates, overall content, etc.)
  • Assist with planning and performing financial and compliance audits in accordance with the appropriate
  • auditing standards and reporting on internal accounting controls;
  • Assist with preparation of audit working papers; and
  • Assist with the preparation of audit reports for submission to various agencies
  • Shadow senior auditors to gain understanding and further exposure of Auditor responsibilities
  • Other job/duties assigned by the Audit Manager/Audit Supervisor/HR/Partners/Director(s)
Terms of this Internship
  • This is a paid hourly internship ($15/hour)
  • Duration will be for approximately 90 days and will be from Monday-Friday (approx. 35-40 hours per week)
  • You shall come appropriately dressed, business casual, and remain professional to all colleagues/peers and incoming visitors.
  • A job is not guaranteed upon completion of the internship/training or completion of the intern's schooling
Learning Objectives
  • Gain insight into professionalism within a CPA firm and working with clients (through the shadow program)
  • Develop an understanding of the audit software the firm uses.
  • Gain a further understanding of the auditing statements and concepts and the cycle of an audit.
  • Learn the process of documenting audit work performed throughout, and upon completion and wrap-up phase of the audit.
  • Develop a skill set for gathering questions and asking appropriate personnel for assistance.
  • Develop skills required to interact with other professionals at varying levels for example: partners, managers, senior associates, staff, and office staff.
  • Understand how a firm trains its personnel and how training enhances work requirements.