Audit Intern - Summer 2027

Miller Cooper & Co., Ltd. • Chicago, IL

4d • $35 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

Miller Cooper is seeking an Audit Intern – Summer 2027 to join our growing team!
With over 105 years of independent, client-focused service in Chicagoland, we've grown organically—never through mergers or acquisitions. That means more opportunity, more impact, and a real voice in your department and your career.
Firm Highlights:
Crain’s Chicago 10th largest firm (2025), Accounting Today’s 55th largest firm in the US, 10th in the Great Lakes region (2025).
Largest independent public accounting firm in Chicago.
Large Firm Opportunities, Small Firm Culture.
The opportunity to work in various industries, including Manufacturing, Distribution, Real Estate, Construction, Tech, Start-Ups and more.
Hybrid work environment with flexible locations- your choice of offices in Chicago, Deerfield, and Downers Grove.
Culture of collaboration. We win as a team; we lose as a team.
How We Will Invest in You:
Mentorship. Everyone has a mentor to help you grow and develop the career you want and build relationships throughout the firm.
Career growth. We recognize good work and are proud to offer promotions at an accelerated pace compared to the industry average and offer continued learning to support you.
Variety of work. We help you foster business relationships and gain a variety of experience by working on a range of clients and industries.
Flexibility. We focus on balancing schedules and recognize the importance of having time to unplug and recharge. We don’t mandate a yearly billable hour requirement.

Requirements

• Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum GPA of 3.2 or higher.
• CPA Eligible between May and August 2028.
• Available to work a typical Monday through Friday work schedule - June 2027 through August 2027.
• DAILY ACCESS TO RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION to travel to and from client locations and our office locations.
• Strong collaboration skills and desire to work as a team

Responsibilities

• Participate in all stages of the audit, review, and compilation engagements.
• Work on multiple areas of the engagement, such as auditing cash, fixed assets, receivables, payable, revenues, expenses, etc.
• Complete workpapers covering significant audit areas and drafting audit reports.
• Identify and inform job supervisor of issues or problems that arise when performing testing over significant audit areas.
• Learn about clients; understand their industry, needs, processes, and overall business.
• Take an active role in client retention by enhancing their perception of the value and quality of our work.
• Participate in continuing education classes to stay up to date on accounting and auditing standards.
• Other special projects as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees