Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we've been providing audit, tax, consulting and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed-and enjoy more of what counts. Schneider Downs is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the public accounting environment to participate in our 2026 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills! As an Audit Winter Intern, you will work as a member of the engagement team and are responsible for a variety of assigned projects that assist with the completion of the engagement - mainly providing assurance on the client's reported financial information. You will be part of a learning culture that values quality and integrity, where you'll be supported by Schneider Downs professionals and will work directly with our clients. Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. The winter session typically runs from early January until late April. While flexibility is at the core of our culture, the expectation is that interns will be available during working hours - Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. - and work a minimum of 40 hours per week throughout your internship. WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Perform financial statement audits, reviews and compilations in a variety of client industries
- Review and document audit procedures over complex areas of accounting
- Research and analyze accounting and audit-related issues
- Utilize data extraction, data analytics and data visualization tools to bring insight to clients
- Proactively interact with engagement team to gather information, resolve problems and make recommendations for business and process improvements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED - Must be pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting
- Must have an anticipated graduation date between December 2026 and August 2027, and be available to begin full-time work between January 2027-October 2027
- A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or combination of educational success and applicable work and/or volunteer experience
- Plans to pursue minimum requirements for CPA eligibility
Schneider Downs' internship program is designed to give students meaningful work experiences while supporting the firm's hiring needs, especially as we continue to grow. Our interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation based upon individual performance and department need. WHERE CULTURE COUNTS At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it'sour culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard toretain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive workenvironment through our core values: Care, Integrity, Flexibility, Respect, andDrive. ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST - Competitive compensation - Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility - Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development - Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure - Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement - Flex Fridays and office closures for summer and winter breaks - Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more! ABOUT SCHNEIDER DOWNS For over 65 years, Schneider Downs has provided audit, tax,consulting, and wealth management services through our team of innovativethought leaders committed to our approach of providing Big Thinking with aPersonal Focus. Our client roster includes a diverse blend of well-establishednational and regional businesses both publicly and privately owned - as well asnot-for-profits and exciting start-ups. Regardless of industry or corporateprofile, our clients receive the highest level of responsiveness, pro-activity,and personal attention to their individual needs. We call that commitment theSD Standard and it's what makes us different. A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regardto race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Webelieve a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusioncontributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world. BUILD A CAREER WHERE YOUR NEEDS COUNT. APPLY NOW. SchneiderDowns does not accept unsolicited referrals for vacancies, and any unsolicitedreferral will become the property of Schneider Downs. Upon hire, no fee will beowed to the agency, person, or entity.