Winter Assurance Internship 2027 - New Bern, NC

PBMares LLP•New Bern, NC

About The Position

The Accounting Intern supports assurance engagement teams in providing accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to clients across diverse industries. The internship develops foundational technical and analytical capabilities, including the use of approved AI-enabled audit tools, and builds understanding of professional judgment, risk, internal controls, and financial reporting. It offers exposure to public accounting and supports development toward a future audit career. The intern contributes to client service by communicating professionally, supporting information requests and follow-up, observing client meetings, and meeting deadlines and quality expectations. Under supervision, the intern performs basic financial statement testing and analytical procedures, documents and tests internal controls, applies accounting guidance, uses approved audit and data analytics tools, and assists with basic financial statements and related deliverables. The intern collaborates with engagement teams, responds to feedback, and looks for ways to improve efficiency and quality through technology and standardized processes. The position is based in a professional office environment with standard business equipment. Minimal travel is required, with reliable transportation needed for travel to client sites. Extended sitting, standing, or travel may be required, and overtime is required during peak periods.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an accounting degree as a rising junior or senior.
Progress toward eligibility for CPA exam completion and licensure.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
Strong interpersonal communication and relationship-building skills.
Reliable transportation for travel to client sites.

Nice To Haves

GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Responsibilities

Support assurance engagement teams in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial information to clients.
Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication to contribute to a positive client experience.
Help prepare client information requests and follow up to ensure responses are timely and complete.
Observe and take notes during client meetings to understand client expectations and engagement scope.
Meet deadlines and quality expectations in alignment with client commitments.
Perform analytical procedures and test fundamental financial statement areas, such as cash, fixed assets, and accounts payable, using firm-approved audit methodologies.
Document client process workflows and perform internal control testing under supervision.
Apply foundational accounting principles, including relevant FASB and AICPA guidance, when completing audit procedures.
Use audit software, data analytics tools, and approved AI-assisted applications in accordance with firm policy, with human review of outputs.
Assist with drafting basic financial statements and related deliverables.
Document procedures performed using Microsoft Office and other firm-standard applications.
Build effective working relationships with engagement teams through collaboration, reliability, and openness to feedback.
Manage assigned work efficiently to support engagement team productivity and profitability.
Identify opportunities to improve quality or efficiency through technology, standardized processes, or improved documentation.
Use approved AI tools in accordance with firm policies, data privacy requirements, and ethical standards, retaining human review and accountability for final outputs.
Leverage firm technology to improve workflow efficiency, accuracy, and client service delivery.