Assurance Intern

Honkamp, P.C.•St. Louis, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group. They add value for their clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions. Inside the firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen the organization and its people, and to respond to client needs. With a wide range of services and clients, interns will work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team. This role is for individuals considering a long-term career in public accounting who want exposure to the industry, desire to grow professionally and develop client service and technical skills, or want to demonstrate their performance and ability to potentially join Honkamp as a full-time employee.

Requirements

Candidates should be pursuing a degree in an accounting-related field.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365.
Experience with, or ability to learn, the operation of basic office equipment.
Prolonged periods of working on a computer and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g. sitting at a desk).
Ability to work in a shared office environment with moderate noise levels.

Responsibilities

Assisting, preparing and completing various assigned tasks relating to audit, review and compilation engagements, under close coaching and direct supervision.
Effectively document work.
Develop understanding of financial reporting requirements applicable to assigned areas including US GAAP, FRF for SMEs, Tax, Modified Cash basis.
Develop technical skills related to US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Statements for Accounting and Review Services.
Be an ambassador to the universities.
Assist in administrative functions.
Become familiar with assurance department software, policies, and procedures.
Work as an effective team member to complete assignment tasks.
Participate in office wide initiatives – recruitment, marketing etc.
Build strong team relationship skills within department and firm.
Be supportive of a continuous learning environment.
Enhance knowledge of client businesses.
Assist with delivery of client service and maintenance of client relationships.