Audit & Assurance – Intern – Financial Statement Audit – Baruch Co-Op – Winter/Spring 2027

Work You’ll Do

During your co-op experience, you will participate in a 5-month immersive ‘on-the job’ learning and development program, while being integrated into the local marketplace with support and oversight from the local office. You’ll sharpen your analytical skills as you audit client financials, transactions and internal control processes. You’ll work with audit team members and learn how to apply concepts of risk assessment and how to design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. You will execute these audit procedures using our cutting-edge audit tools and technologies that use artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, data visualizations and process flow automation to perform data interrogation and analysis of client data.

You'll have the opportunity to work across our Audit and Assurance offerings — including Audit, Specialized Assurance, Accounting & Reporting, Controls, and Internal Audit — bringing together diverse skills, leading-edge technology, and a global network to deliver high-quality audits, assurance reports, and insights that shape how organizations report and operate. You will build adaptable, transferable skillsets that are critical for future leaders as the profession evolves.

As a Financial Statement Audit intern, you may:

Work alongside experienced audit professionals to deliver high-quality financial statement audits for leading clients across a variety of industries
Develop a strong foundation in accounting, auditing, risk assessment, and professional judgment through real client work and structured learning
Gain hands-on experience performing audit procedures over key financial statement accounts, transactions, and disclosures
Help evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls related to financial reporting
Analyze financial information and supporting documentation to identify risks, trends, and potential issues
Prepare clear, accurate, and well-organized audit documentation in line with professional standards and firm methodology
Collaborate directly with client personnel and engagement teams to gather information, resolve questions, and support audit execution
Use innovative tools, data analytics, and emerging technologies to enhance audit quality and efficiency

The successful candidate would possess these skills:

Ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
Effective written and verbal communication skills
Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work product
Ability to build and sustain professional relationships
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
Ability to meet deadlines

Qualifications

Required:

Enrollment in Baruch College "COOP 2001 - Professional Development for Business Co-op"
Junior level student pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
Definitive plans to meet minimum educational requirements for CPA licensure (which may differ from the educational requirements to sit for the CPA exam) in the state of your assigned office location prior to beginning full-time employment
Strong academic record, cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above
You should reside within a commutable distance of your assigned office with the ability to commute daily, if required
You can expect to co-locate on average 3 times a week with variations based on types of work/projects and client locations
Ability to travel up to 50%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve
Limited immigration sponsorship may be available
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment