AUDIT INTERN – SPRING 2027

Job Description

Audit Intern – Spring 2027 | Carr, Riggs & Ingram

The Tone:
This is an Audit Intern position at Carr, Riggs & Ingram, located in New York, NY. The company, through CapinCrouse, is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm focused on serving over 1,600 mission-focused nonprofit organizations across the nation. They provide crucial support in areas of financial integrity and security. This role is vital as it directly contributes to these efforts, offering support to audit teams and gaining practical experience in the nonprofit sector’s unique financial landscape. The firm is dedicated to fostering an empowered workplace, uniting professional passions with personal pursuits, and emphasizes that #EverybodyCounts, from interns to partners, offering significant potential for professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person New York, NY
• Pay: $25–$30 hourly
• Team: CapinCrouse, now part of CRI, serving mission-focused nonprofit organizations nationwide.
• Mission: This person will contribute to ensuring the financial integrity and security of nonprofit organizations by performing substantive auditing procedures and documenting findings.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office software (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Audit: Perform substantive auditing procedures in assigned areas to verify financial records and statements.
• Understand: Obtain a clear understanding of the work to be performed and the underlying purpose of each task.
• Document: Prepare comprehensive working papers that adequately document the tests performed and procedures followed to substantiate conclusions reached.
• Apply: Be alert to and ensure the proper and consistent application of accounting principles throughout all audit procedures.
• Report: Identify and document control deficiencies or other matters that warrant the attention of management, contributing to improved financial oversight.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level position. Candidates must have completed two or more years of university education by the time of starting the internship and be actively pursuing a bachelor’s degree in accounting. This foundational education is essential for understanding accounting principles.
• Experience: Familiarity with standard Microsoft Office software, including Word, Access, Excel, and PowerPoint, is required to effectively manage and present audit-related documentation. No specific prior professional experience is explicitly stated beyond academic progress.
• Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills are necessary for documenting work and interacting with team members. The ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team is critical, along with a willingness to cooperate with others. A high degree of discretion is required when handling confidential information, ensuring compliance and trust.