Audit Intern

Kemper CPA Group LLP, a top 100 public accounting firm, is a multifaceted regional CPA firm with 26 offices in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, and California. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for an Audit Internship position in our Olney, Illinois office for the summer of 2027 audit season.

This internship will provide a real-world introduction to the field of auditing, including emerging accounting and audit issues. The intern will work closely with the audit team, where he or she will receive guidance and gain valuable exposure to the auditing profession. Successful candidates can expect to work a minimum of 20 hours per week, and this position has the potential to become a full-time position. The audit internship begins in late May and goes through early August. Flexible work schedules are offered Monday through Friday. Our senior staff, managers, and partners will help guide you as you develop your technical skills.

Job Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze, and complete field work, audit documents, and work papers.
• Inspect and examine client documentation; prepare reports on findings.
• Prepare basic financial statements or supporting schedules.
• Prepare tax returns as needed.
• Be willing and able to serve multiple client engagements concurrently.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Competencies

• Candidate for bachelor’s degree in accounting and working towards CPA eligibility.
• Possess technology skills which contribute to the completion of assignments.
• Display strong oral and written communication in a professional and respectful manner.
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet deadlines.
• Display analytical skills with an orientation to focus on details and accuracy.
• Willing to take initiative and demonstrate ownership of work assigned.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Pay and Benefits

Our employees play an integral role in our success as a firm. We value the long-term relationships we have developed with our clients as a result of our ability to retain our brightest professionals and believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive base compensation that is commensurate with the position and candidate’s experience. We also offer an attractive benefits package that is dependent on status as a full or part-time employee. Part-time benefits include:

• Paid sick leave
• Professional development assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Referral programs
• Flexible schedule
• Access to investment advice

How to Apply

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The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The successful candidate must be authorized to work on a full-time basis for any employer in the United States. Kemper CPA Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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