2025 Audit Busy Season (Spring) Intern - West Des Moines, IA

Position Summary

Provide general office support for Professional departments (Audit, Tax, SALT, ERAS, FLVS) requiring limited knowledge of office management systems and procedures. Simple tasks may be assigned as needed by department and may include a combination of basic client work, filing and data entry. Position is typically temporary and part-time.

Tasks

• Develop an understanding of the firm’s audit approach, methodology & tools
• Learn and practice basic preparation skills for federal and state tax returns.
• Input client’s working trial balance into software and make adjustments.
• Perform analytical review of audit documents.
• Compile, copy, sort, and file documents.
• Compute, record, and proofread data and other information, such as records or reports.
  
  

Skills

• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Mathematics - Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Computer Skills – Ability to operate spreadsheet, word processing and email programs.
  
  

Experience And Education

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate); No experience required.

Enrollment in an accounting program at an accredited college/university.