Assurance Intern

Job Description

Summer 2027 Assurance Intern | Whittlesey

The Tone:
This is a full-time hybrid internship at Whittlesey, where team members alternate between working remotely, at the office, or at client locations dependent on their school schedule. Whittlesey is an award-winning public accounting firm providing assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services to business leaders. This role offers the chance to gain real-world accounting experience, develop a wide-ranging skill set, and launch an accounting career within a collaborative and supportive environment. Interns will contribute to current client engagements and receive personal coaching from experienced professionals.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Hybrid (Remote, Office, or Client Locations)
• Team: Collaborative teams across the firm, mentored by seasoned professionals
• Mission: To perform meaningful assurance and accounting work, building on academic learning with real-world experience.
• Tech Stack: Computers, Spreadsheet software programs

What You’ll Actually Do
• Perform: Execute meaningful assurance and accounting work on active client engagements.
• Collaborate: Work alongside experienced staff on current client projects to apply academic knowledge.
• Develop: Build on academic learning with practical, real-world experience in the accounting field.
• Engage: Participate in various projects, contributing within teams from across the firm.
• Learn: Receive mentorship and guidance from seasoned tax, auditing, and consulting professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelor’s accounting program. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs is required. Candidates must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Skills: Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, computer operation, and spreadsheet software utilization.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above is preferred.