Audit Intern

PaulHood•Kansas City, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At Hood & Associates CPAs, PC, we provide a full range of audit and assurance services to support our clients’ financial integrity and compliance. As we continue to grow, we value people who bring a strong work ethic, deliver consistent high-quality work, and embrace practical modernization through simple, efficient technology and processes. Our team is direct and accountable. They follow through and perform at a high level and have meaningful opportunities to grow in responsibility and client impact. Strong contributors are recognized and rewarded fairly and consistently. We keep expectations realistic and sustainable because long-term excellence depends on respecting people’s lives outside the office and the families they care about. Due to continued growth, Hood & Associates, CPA’s, is hiring an Audit intern to support the assurance team with audit and compliance procedures across a variety of client engagements, including nonprofit, governmental, and commercial entities. The Audit Intern will work under the supervision of Senior Audit Managers, Managers, Senior and Staff Auditors while gaining practical experience in audit fieldwork, workpaper preparation, and client service responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
Prior internship, accounting coursework, or office experience preferred.
Interest in pursuing a CPA license or career in public accounting preferred.
Foundational understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting concepts.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Dependable and able to meet deadlines while producing accurate work.
Willing to learn new technologies, audit software, and firm processes.
Communicate professionally and work effectively within a team environment.
Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and ethical standards in all work performed.
Adaptable, coachable, and open to constructive feedback.
Demonstrate professionalism in communication, behavior, attendance, and work ethic.
Contribute positively to team culture through collaboration, accountability, and respect for others.
Motivated to grow professionally and gain hands-on experience in assurance services.

Responsibilities

Assist audit teams with engagement fieldwork and task-based assignments in support of financial statement audits and other assurance services.
Enter and organize client financial information into audit software and workpaper systems.
Perform assigned audit procedures with guidance from senior team members.
Assist with preparation of audit documentation, confirmations, schedules, and supporting workpapers.
Obtain and organize information received through client portals and electronic file-sharing systems.
Communicate questions, findings, or issues identified during audit procedures to the Senior Audit Manager or assigned engagement leadership.
Support engagement teams in meeting deadlines and maintaining efficient workflow processes.
Assist with administrative and organizational tasks related to audit engagements as needed.
Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and adherence to firm policies and professional standards.
Maintain a targeted billable percentage of approximately 75% and realization goals established by the firm.
Perform other related duties as assigned.