Spring 2026 Audit Intern

Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) • Washington, DC

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About The Position

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is seeking an Audit intern for our Spring 2026 cohort. As an auditing intern with PCAOB, you will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the standard-setting process and an understanding of trends and developments affecting the accounting and auditing profession. This role will provide support to the PCAOB by assisting attorneys and accountants with analyzing and reviewing investigative materials, preparing reports, and research and analysis of financial information related to investigations and bringing cases against registered accounting firms and their associated persons. You will be supervised by seasoned professionals that have experience in public accounting and other related fields.

Requirements

• Actively enrolled at an accredited university or college majoring in Accounting
• Completed at least one semester of intermediate accounting
• Proficient with Microsoft software applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to be flexible, work independently and be self-motivated
• Dependability a must
• Proficiency in another language is a plus
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys and accountants in analyzing investigative materials
• Prepare reports for the PCAOB's attorneys and accountants based on review of investigative materials
• Review regulatory filings and analyze financial information concerning investigations
• Work with project teams in support of standard-setting activities
• Collect and analyze financial and non-financial information
• Conduct research using the internet and subscription database services
• Assist with comment letters received on proposed standards and other public documents
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate based on education level and qualifications: Undergraduate students: $25.00/hour, Graduate students: $31.00/hour, Ph.D./JD students: $38.00/hour
• Hybrid work option with the ability to live and work from anywhere within the United States

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees