Winter Assurance Internship 2027 - Norfolk, VA

PBMares LLP • Norfolk, VA

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About The Position

The Accounting Intern supports engagement teams in providing accurate, timely, and insightful assurance services to clients across diverse industries. The role develops foundational technical and analytical capabilities, professional judgment, and an understanding of risk, internal controls, and financial reporting. The intern gains exposure to public accounting and supports client service while developing toward a future audit career.

The intern performs basic financial statement testing and analytical procedures, helps document and test internal controls, applies foundational accounting principles, assists with financial statements and related deliverables, and documents work using firm-standard applications. The role also uses approved audit software, data analytics, and AI-assisted tools under firm policy, with human review of outputs.

This position requires minimal travel, with reliable transportation for travel to client sites. The work takes place in a professional office environment and may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, or travel. 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 engagement teams in delivering accurate, timely, and insightful assurance services.
• Demonstrate professionalism, responsiveness, and clear communication to contribute to a positive client experience.
• Help prepare client information requests and follow up to obtain timely and complete responses.
• Observe and take notes in client meetings to understand client expectations and engagement scope.
• Meet deadlines and quality expectations in line 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.
• Support assessment of client internal controls by documenting process workflows and performing supervised control testing.
• 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, ensuring 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 productivity and profitability.
• Identify opportunities to improve quality or efficiency through technology, standardized processes, or improved documentation.
• Use firm technology to improve workflow efficiency, accuracy, and client service delivery.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern