Audit Internship

At MBE CPAs' family of companies, interns don't do coffee runs; they do real work that directly impacts the success of their communities. Our top interns don't just walk away with real-world experience in public accounting but often with a job offer to join us full-time after graduation. The growth potential is limitless at MBE—just ask the firm Partners who started with us as interns.What will my internship look like?Our Audit interns will work onsite January through April 2027. You will be part of a full-service CPA firm and work alongside experienced audit professionals who provide 1:1 training and mentorship. You will participate in audit engagements and gain exposure to:Fieldwork proceduresTesting financial statement balancesSampling methodsWorkpaper preparation and documentationSupporting senior auditors during client engagementsBasic accounting and analytical procedures related to audit workThis internship is designed to build a strong foundation for a future career in public accounting within the audit field.Audit internships are available in our Phoenix and Reedsburg office locations only.What experience and skills do I need to be successful?Pursuing a degree in accounting at a technical school, college, or university.Interested in pursuing a career in public accounting, specifically in audit.Junior or senior standing in school.Comfortable working daily in Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.Strong attention to detail and accuracy.Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with the team and clients.Ability to work onsite in a fast-paced environment.Looking for a Summer 2026 internshipAmazing Perks And Benefits PackageThis is a PAID internship. You will also get to enjoy complimentary employee snacks, lunches, and beverages to celebrate team events, employee parties, and events and easy direct deposit of your paycheck.What will my schedule look like?Working hours will be Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week during normal business hours. We ask that candidates be able to work onsite at one of our office locations and have already completed accounting courses and/or a related internship to provide them with the accounting knowledge and foundation for their time with us.So how do I join?We attend numerous college career fairs in the fall and spring. We highly recommend you stop by our booth to introduce yourself and give us your resume. You can also apply directly to our job posting by submitting your resume and detailing which office you can work at.If you are graduating in 2026, we want to talk to you about a FULL-TIME role. You can apply for the Staff Accountant or Audit Associate posting at https://mbecpa.isolvedhire.com/ or submit your resume to this posting, and be sure to note that you will graduate in the coming 6-12 months.What else are you hiring for?See all MBE CPA's openings on their website or reach out to our lead recruiter, Brock Kazda, on LinkedIn. We are also hiring for Tax Interns!More About The MBE Affiliate GroupMBE CPAs is a team of accounting experts who use our industry-based knowledge to help others succeed in their financial journeys. We expanded our services from just accounting and tax to now include an entire affiliate group of services to support our clients with 19 office locations, including 13 in Wisconsin in Black Earth, Door County, Fort Atkinson, Mauston, Marshfield, Portage, Reedsburg, Sauk City, Sun Prairie, Tomah, Wausau, and Wisconsin Dells-Lake Delton; and our corporate headquarters in Baraboo, plus offices in Phoenix, Goodyear, and Chandler, Arizona; in Scottsbluff and Kimball, Nebraska; and Durango, Colorado.