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Accounting (Advisory or Audit) Intern - Winter 2025

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Abdo

Nov 2, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Accounting & Tax
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Mankato

Requirements

  • Working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
  • Minimum GPA of 3.0
  • Has completed Intermediate Accounting I (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Prepares financial statements and provides general accounting practices to clients.
  • Perform financial due diligence for clients who are acquiring businesses.
  • Prepares financial reports and conducts financial analysis to help clients evaluate their acquisition decisions and financing requirements.
  • Prepares review and compilation financial statements.
  • Prepares all balance sheet account reconciliations, monthly and quarterly sales, and use tax returns.
  • Provide assistance including advisory research to senior department staff and partners, as needed.
  • Build on knowledge acquired in college to gain a functional level of technical and operational knowledge to proficiently perform assigned tasks.
  • Prepare and self-review workpapers in conformity with standards including scope/objective/procedure/conclusion, adequate supporting documentation, and tickmark and workpaper cross-references.
  • Communicate with clients on-site, by phone, or e-mail to obtain accurate information and relevant supporting documentation to support workpaper conclusions.
  • Draft audit reports and other engagement documents.
  • Provide assistance as needed to the department team.

FAQs

What dates does the internship cover?

The internship starts on January 6th, 2025 and runs through mid-April 2025.

Is the internship full-time or part-time?

The internship is full-time, requiring 40 hours per week.

Will there be opportunities for full-time employment after the internship?

Yes, upon successful completion of the internship, full-time employment opportunities may be available.

What qualifications are required to apply for this internship?

Candidates must be working towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. Completion of Intermediate Accounting I is preferred.

What are the key responsibilities for advisory interns?

Advisory interns will prepare financial statements, perform financial due diligence, conduct financial analysis, prepare account reconciliations, and provide assistance to senior staff.

What are the key responsibilities for audit interns?

Audit interns will prepare and self-review workpapers, communicate with clients, draft audit reports, and provide assistance to the department team.

Do I need to have prior experience to apply for this internship?

Prior experience is not required, but candidates should have a foundational level of knowledge in accounting acquired through their college studies.

What is the company culture like at Abdo?

Abdo values relationships, growth and development, and teamwork, aiming to make a difference for both clients and team members.

How does Abdo support employee flexibility?

Abdo offers flexible workplace options, allowing employees to work mostly from home or from the office according to their preferences.

How could I interview for this internship?

Interviews for this position may be conducted via Zoom video, and assistance with this technology is available if needed.

Lighting the path forward.

Accounting
Industry
201-500
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Abdo is a full-service accounting and consulting firm that delivers customized strategies and innovative solutions to help organizations and businesses succeed. With more than 200 professionals and over six decades of experience, Abdo is ranked as one of the top accounting firms in the Midwest. It is a licensed CPA firm with offices located in Minneapolis and Mankato, Minnesota, and Scottsdale, Arizona. Abdo’s commitment to its clients is to gain in-depth knowledge of their unique challenges, opportunities, and needs. Through this consultative approach, Abdo partners with business leaders to light the path forward to confidently reach their goals.