Internal Audit Intern jobs in Fairfield, CT

At PKF O’Connor Davies, our Winter Audit Internship Program immerses students in work alongside our industry group specialists by assisting with and providing quality audit services to the Firm’s clients in authentic engagements. Interns get real-world, hands-on experience, allowing them to explore a career in public accounting with PKF O’Connor Davies and assisting in executing actual audit projects. This part-time, paid 12-week internship program operates from early January through mid-April and requires a minimum of 20 hours/week commitment.

Essential Duties:

• Develop relationships with clients and employees.
• Become proficient in assisting clients with routine accounting functions.
• Become familiar with and adhere to the Firm's policies and procedures as they relate to being an efficient and professional team member.
• Draft financial statements under prescribed formatting
• Prepare portions of compilation, review and audit engagements.
• Develop a working knowledge of all microcomputer applications, which are routinely used.
• Become knowledgeable about accounting pronouncements and demonstrate a basic income tax understanding.

Qualifications:

• Must have at least 75% of a Bachelors degree in Accounting completed from an accredited university.
• Potential candidates should have good communication and computer skills and be team players who are motivated to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Interns must be customer-focused and able to juggle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to commit a minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Must be willing to travel locally to clients 80% of the time and have access to a car/public transportation.

PKFODA is an equal opportunity employer.  The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all persons in connection with hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation or other conditions of the employment relationship regardless of race, color, age, sex, marital status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, philosophy/religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, political affiliation or belief, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

To all staffing agencies: PKF O'Connor Davies Advisory, LLC (“PKFODA”) will not be utilizing agencies to staff this position. Please do not forward resumes to PKFODA partners and/or employees at any of our locations regarding this position. Any recruiter who would like to partner with PKFODA on other positions must have an updated contractual agreement with PKFODA through the Director of Talent Acquisition. Please be reminded, PKFODA is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes. All unsolicited resumes will become the property of PKFODA.

We are only considering individuals who are authorized to work in the United States. We will not sponsor work visas.

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