Advisory Services - Accounting Advisory Intern

Company: Crowe
Location: Joliet
Posted on: September 22, 2022

Job Description:

BE YOURSELF. WORK FLEXIBLY. GROW WITH ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT. MAKE AN IMPACT.
Crowe is a global public accounting, consulting, and technology firm that combines deep industry and specialized expertise with innovation. Here, you won't get lost among the masses, and you won't have to sacrifice your personal life, either. You'll be valued for who you are: an individual with a lot to offer.
At Crowe, you'll get:
Competitive and generous compensation

Flexibility in where you work and plentiful time-off

The technology and innovation you'd expect from a large firm, with the approachability of a mid-sized firm
Personalized coaching and career support
A culture based on genuine authenticity and human connection
Opportunities to make a real difference at work and in your community
As our world continues to be unpredictable, we're committed to turning every challenge into an opportunity. We encourage new ideas and want to hear yours. Join us.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
ADVISORY SERVICES - ACCOUNTING ADVISORY INTERN
As an Accounting Advisory Intern -you will assist with projects for a variety of clients, such as:
Providing accounting support services to clients such as SOX and Internal control services, IPO readiness support, and process optimization and automation.

Assisting with accounting standard implementation projects, such as - Leasing ASC842 Projects that involve contract review, data extraction, creation of amortization and depreciation tables using Providing financial statement preparation and analysis, accounting process transformation, and accounting standard implementation

Conducting fieldwork, preparing workpapers to support conclusions, discussing findings and observations with management, and preparing written reports of various types and formats
Advising clients on how to improve and optimize internal controls, implement new accounting standards and analyze risk
Providing other value-added recommendations both to our clients and to help improve the firm
EXPECTATIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understand financial and operational business processes within an organization in relation to proper internal controls and their execution

Create and deliver value-added reports and projects through strong deliverables that simplify complex issues

Collaborate and develop partnerships with clients, prospects, colleagues and communities
Exhibit strong communication skills when consulting with senior management, C-Suite client personnel, and government regulators
Learn and work well both in teams and independently
Adapt to continuously changing risk environments and effectively manage time
Demonstrate intellectual curiosity to enable a deeply specialized skill set
Demonstrate strong writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work both independently, in a team environment, and effectively manage time
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
Moderate understanding of Accounting and Finance structures as it relates to financial reporting
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment
Aptitude for Technical Accounting; Analytical
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite applications with specific emphasis on Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Familiarity and/or proficiency with data analytics applications like PowerBI and/or Tableau and with programming languages (e.g., SAS, R, Python, etc.) a plus
Desire to sit for and obtain CPA
Willingness to travel up to 30% or more annually (when working as a full-time staff)
QUALIFICATIONS:
Pursuing Bachelor or Masters degree in one of following preferred majors or similar background:
Accounting

Actuarial Science

Forensic Accounting

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