Audit Intern

Because we are a different kind of mid-sized accounting firm, our internships are different, too! At FML, we are always looking for driven individuals who are enthusiastic about learning a client’s business, understanding their challenges, and finding the right solutions. Our goal is to work with the best people as well as to cultivate the talent of seasoned professionals with previous experience in public accounting, graduates seeking their first public accounting position, or interns looking for exposure to our dynamic environment.

Nearly 90% of those selected to intern with FML go on to full-time employment with the firm. We view our internships as a driver for selecting and raising up the best entry-level talent into our own ranks.

About this Internship

Our audit interns gain full-scope experience working in the fast-paced and challenging field of assurance, working with FML employees at the staff, senior, manager, director, and partner levels. In this position, you will gain real-world experience by participating in actual work with our valued clients, who range in size and industry from boutique small businesses to multi-national corporations. If you're driven to explore what a career in tax accounting truly entails, this internship will give you the depth of experience to begin building your future.

The goal of FML is to provide Interns with broad exposure to public accounting, afford an opportunity to apply what has been have learned through coursework and support professional development.

Technical & Professional Responsibilities:

• Establishes working relationships with colleagues and client personnel
• Exhibits a professional, business like demeanor
• Develops understanding of FML audit approach, methodology and tools
• Further develops accounting knowledge to function effectively throughout the audit
• Creates audit work papers that are well organized, concise and properly referenced
• Performs analytical review of audit documents
• Asks questions to gather information, understand issues and probes to develop a clear picture
• Reviews client accounting and operating procedures and system of internal control
• Performs test of internal controls and substantive audit procedures
• Applies concepts of risk management
• Assists team in identifying accounting and audit issues
• Understands and applies technical standards with the expected level of assistance and supervision
• Recognizes relevant financial statement issues from basic analysis and communicates to the team
• Participates in FML orientation, training and mentoring activities

Educational Requirements:

• Pursuing Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting with goal of meeting the educational requirements to become a certified public accountant
• Strong Academic Standing

Skills & Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership and problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
• Willingness to travel to out-of-town engagements