Assurance Intern

Job Overview

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits. There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth. At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan. The Assurance Intern position will work as part of a multidisciplinary team.  Under the direct supervision of a Senior, Supervisor, or Manager, the Intern will receive appropriate guidance and training to complete assignments.  Interns will become involved with all aspects of the Assurance practice and will gain solid, hands-on experience. 

Responsibilities

• Interns will work with the Assurance team to assist with the detailed verification procedures necessary to perform examinations of clients’ financial statements.
• Provide and maintain proper documentation to support assignment completion and release of binders to enable other members of the engagement team to progress with engagement work.
• Projects can include math checks, research, writing articles, and footing financials.
• Interact with client personnel and keep the team informed on the status.
• Keep current on professional announcements
• Proactively participate in professional development opportunities, i.e. continuing professional educational programs offered by Marcum.
• Initiate and develop relationships with appropriate levels of the client’s management team
• Conduct oneself professionally as a representative of the Firm
• Work beyond standard hours is expected throughout the year.
• Minimal travel to client sites may be required.
• Additional responsibilities, not listed above may be expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have strong technology skills and be proficient with all aspects of Microsoft Office.  Any prior experience with Engagement and Excel is a plus.
• Exhibit a strong desire to learn.
• Must exhibit strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to listen effectively.
• Work well under pressure; able to meet deadlines with accuracy
• Excellent analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills are a must
• Ability to learn processes quickly and be able to apply that knowledge to engagements.
• Flexibility and openness to work on a variety of assignments; be able to multi-task.
• Team player with a desire to be an active participant within the organization.
• Have a strong desire to maintain a customer service approach focused on exceeding expectations in all areas.
• Candidates must have minimally completed their second year in pursuit of their Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University