Summer 2027 Audit Intern

Description Responsibilities: Our interns gain valuable experience by having exposure to many areas of audit work. Interns will perform detailed testing of transactions, including cash receipts, cash disbursements, payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable. Additionally, interns will assist in the preparation of financial statements and schedules for clients.

This is a paid internship.

Qualifications

Sophomore or Junior status working toward undergraduate or graduate degree in accounting, and/or an undergraduate or graduate degree with sufficient course work to qualify to become licensed as a CPA Strong written and verbal communication skills A strong dedication to teamwork Integrity within the professional environment Proficiency with Microsoft applications Reliable transportation Working Conditions: Involves work in the firm’s office or on the client’s premises.

Work on the client’s premises will usually require the use of the staff member’s personal car. Involves varying working hours, including overtime, as determined by engagement team leader. About our Firm: Maher Duessel is a leading regional CPA firm that was founded to provide high-caliber audit, tax, and consulting services to clients in the governmental and non-profit sectors.

Since 1989, Maher Duessel has offered the personalized service of a regional accounting firm while providing the technical and regulatory knowledge of a national accounting firm. With offices in Pittsburgh, Butler, Harrisburg, State College, Erie, and Lancaster, we have the largest staff dedicated solely to governmental, non-profit, and Single Audit issues in Pennsylvania.

Our mission statement, Pursuing the Profession While Promoting the Public Good, reflects our passion and commitment to providing expert technical services while helping our clients further their own missions. The firm has been recognized for multiple years by the Central Penn Business Journal as one of the Best Places to Work in PA, named one of the Greatest Places to Intern in Pennsylvania in 2026, selected as one of Accounting Today's 2026 Best Accounting Firms to Work For, and recognized as one of the 2026 Best Places to Work for Women.

Maher Duessel strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of sex, race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, gender transition, transgender identity, genetics information, use of a guide or support animal because of blindness, deafness, or physical handicap, or any other legally protected status.

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