What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern, Assurance (Summer 2027) position at Wiss?
About the Role:
The Assurance Department Internship is an excellent opportunity for budding young professionals who wish to gain more experience in the accounting field. It provides college students and recent graduates with the opportunity to work on multiple engagements, experiencing the full breadth of responsibilities that come during servicing clients. The internship also provides the opportunity to develop strong working relationships with clients and their other team members, setting the stage for developing a professional network.
Accounting Procedures
• Assist with audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Assist with the preparation of client files and ensure all appropriate checklist items are complete prior to starting the engagement.
• Prepare confirmations for assigned engagements.
Team Building
• Participate in a variety of accounting related projects.
• Collaborate with experienced professionals on multiple assignments and develop relationships internally at Wiss.
Desired Characteristics
• 3.5 GPA or higher.
• Accounting, Taxation, Finance, or another business-related field.
• Graduating within the next 2 years, and desire to pursue CPA designation highly desired.
• Must be able to work 3 days/week on-site.
• Candidates must be detail oriented and interested in pursuing a career in public accounting. We are looking for highly motivated team players who possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, in addition to exhibiting effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Basic understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and effective prompting techniques, with the ability to leverage AI to enhance productivity and problem solve.
Wiss, LLP Highlights:
• Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms
• Accounting Today’s 2026 Regional Leaders
• 2025 Inside Public Accounting’s Top 100 Firms
• 2025 FinTech Awards Winner “Best SaaS for FinTech”
At Wiss, we believe that diversity drives innovation and success. We’re committed to building a welcoming, inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive and bring their authentic self to work.
We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and experiences. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. This policy applies equally to all, regardless of national origin.
Wiss is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.