Position Overview:

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Audit Department as interns. This internship is a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the field of public accounting, working closely with experienced professionals on audits of financial services companies and nonprofit organizations. As an intern, you will support our team in delivering exceptional audit services while developing critical skills that will set the foundation for a successful career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the planning, execution, and completion of audit engagements for financial services companies and nonprofit organizations.
  • Analyze and document financial data, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Perform substantive testing and evaluate internal controls to identify potential risks.
  • Collaborate with team members to prepare audit workpapers and draft reports.
  • Support the audit team in leveraging technology to improve audit efficiency, including exposure to IT-related processes and systems.
  • Participate in team meetings and client interactions to gain a comprehensive understanding of audit processes and client operations.
  • Contribute to a positive and professional team environment, demonstrating initiative and a strong willingness to learn.

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting or a related Business field (e.g., Finance, Business Administration).
  • Coursework in Information Technology (IT) or interest in IT auditing is a plus.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
  • Self-motivated and eager to learn, with the ability to adapt to a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and familiarity with accounting software is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive and inclusive learning environment designed to help you grow professionally.
  • Hands-on experience with meaningful projects and exposure to real-world audit practices.
  • Opportunities to work with a talented and experienced team in a state-of-the-art office space.
  • Mentorship and training to develop technical and interpersonal skills essential for a career in public accounting.

Company Description

Tait Weller opened its first accounting office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1921. For over 100 years, we have brought uncompromising quality, depth of knowledge and personalized service to every engagement. Today we are the region’s leading full-service accounting firm specializing in non-profit and financial services organizations.

From our Philadelphia headquarters and offices in New Jersey and New York City, we provide audit and assurance, tax, and consulting services to organizations active across the U.S. and across the globe. Although we share some clients with the ‘Big 4’, we position ourselves as the specialized alternative – we can be nimble and responsive because we are independent and focus on what we do best.

Tait Weller actively engages its clients and is committed to an extraordinary level of client service – for the long term. Our engagement profile includes direct access to partners and senior staff to ensure quality results and continuity, and teams are selected and organized around your organization’s specific needs and requirements. We continually update our industry and regulatory knowledge base to render the most current and informed opinions and advice possible – we even offer Continuing Professional Employee training to members of our clients’ teams. At Tait Weller, continuity in client learning and service is of paramount importance.

Apply for this position