Risk Advisory Services Intern- Summer 2026

DescriptionAre you ready to launch your career in public accounting? PBMares is offering a **Summer Internship** in our Risk Advisory Services department, designed to give you real-world experience, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to work with a diverse range of clients across multiple industries.Our 10-week Summer Internship Program is a great opportunity for you to build your professional career. You'll work as part of a team, developing essential technical skills in auditing, risk assessment, and internal controls. You'll gain exposure to multiple engagements while working closely with experienced professionals who will mentor and guide you throughout the internship.This is your chance to dive into the world of public accounting, build relationships with clients, and develop the expertise needed to thrive in the industry.PBMares Core ValuesIntegrityTrustRespectAccountabilityCaring What You Will Learn:Perform substantive testing for audit engagementsAssist in the preparation of client assistance requests and ensure timely follow-upSupport risk assessment and engagement planning proceduresDocument clients' internal control structures and perform tests of controlsAssist with preparing client deliverablesApply the appropriate standards and ensure complianceMeet deadlines for preparation of reports while maintaining qualityDocument procedures performed using Word, Excel, and AdobeProvide exceptional service while maintaining professionalism in client environmentsPosition RequirementsWhat we require:Currently working towards an accounting degree as a rising junior or seniorEligibility to sit for the CPA exam and pursue licensureA minimum 3.0 GPAProficiency in Microsoft OfficeAbility to work 25-30 per week for 10 weeks (Early June through mid-August)About the Organization Your future, our focus! If you're looking to join a firm that is as committed to you as we are to our clients, keep reading! At PBMares you'll find great people, challenging work, rewarding opportunities and a culture that embraces integrity, creativity, and teamwork. We're a perennial top-100 firm according to Inside Public Accounting and Accounting Today recently named us one of the fastest growing firms overall. Continuous learning, work-life balance, and challenging opportunities are just a start. We're over 300 strong in 12 offices across Virginia, Maryland, and North Carolina and we are looking for new teammates.EOE Statement Our Firm’s policy is to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by covered prime contractors and subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.Must be authorized to work in the United States permanently without the requirements of sponsorship at any point in the future.