Spring 2028 Audit or Tax Internship

Job Description

Aprio Spring 2028 Internship Application – Tax/Audit – Schaumburg, IL | Aprio

The Tone:
This is a Spring 2028 internship at Aprio, located in Schaumburg, IL. Aprio is a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm with over 3,200 team members across 40 U.S. and international office locations. This role is crucial for high-performing accounting students who are eager to gain meaningful, hands-on exposure to public accounting by contributing directly to client work in either tax or audit.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal (Spring: January–April), 40 hours per week
• Location: Hybrid, Schaumburg, IL
• Pay: $36 hourly
• Mission: This role provides high-performing accounting students with hands-on client work, developing technical and professional skills essential for a successful career in public accounting and progression towards CPA licensure.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax/Audit: Assist with the preparation of tax returns or assurance engagements for diverse clients.
• Analysis: Support clients in tax research and planning strategies or evaluate internal controls and financial reporting processes.
• Data: Analyze financial data to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance considerations or potential risks and areas for improvement.
• Collaboration: Collaborate with team members to deliver innovative tax solutions or help clients maintain compliance with evolving accounting standards.
• Engagement: Interact with professionals across the firm to support client service initiatives and participate in testing procedures and audit documentation.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Accounting major pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, Entry-Level. On track to meet CPA eligibility requirements with a minimum 3.3 GPA. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Experience: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to apply Excel skills in data analysis and reporting. No prior professional experience is explicitly required.
• Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated initiative, strong problem-solving abilities, keen attention to detail, and ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients and team members.
• Bonus: Interest in pursuing a full-time career in public accounting.