2027 Risk Advisory Summer Intern

Schneider Downs • Columbus, OH

155d • Hybrid

About The Position

Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.
Our growing Risk Advisory Services practice, a specialty area within our Consulting Services group, provides outsourcing, co-sourcing and Sarbanes-Oxley assistance to clients in various industries, is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the consulting industry to participate in our 2027 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills!
As a Risk Advisory Summer Intern, you'll be an integral part of our engagement team, working on a variety of exciting projects. From risk assessment and process improvement to control evaluation and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive learning culture that values quality and integrity. You'll be mentored by Schneider Downs professionals who are committed to your growth and success.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we’ve embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. Our summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August, and while flexibility is at the core of our culture, we expect interns to be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3dpf

Requirements

• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028, with availability to start full-time work by July 2028
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or a combination of educational success and relevant work or volunteer experience

Responsibilities

• Execute high-quality internal audit engagements and special projects
• Collaborate with your team on compliance and advisory projects
• Draft audit reports for management review
• Assist in preparing risk assessments, audit plans and internal audit reports
• Serve a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
• Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees