Assurance Financial Accounting Advisory Services Intern (May 2025)

About EY

EY, a leading global professional services organization, is dedicated to building a better working world. With a strong commitment to quality & integrity, they offer a wide range of services including auditing, consulting, & tax advisory. Through innovative solutions and a diverse team of professionals, they help clients navigate complexities & drive sustainable growth in today's dynamic business landscape.

Your role

The broad business perspective you get in EY’s Assurance practice will serve as a launch pad to your career, whether you stay at EY to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. Their easy-to-use Audit Career Framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what’s expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences and coaching to support your career progression. Along the way, you’ll develop a deep understanding of the inner workings of business and draw on your accounting knowledge to help solve complex challenges.

Your key responsibilities:

• Their Financial Accounting Advisory Services (FAAS) team is growing exponentially, and as an intern, you will play a key role in that growth. 
• You will develop new, and enhance existing client relationships, serve on highly skilled project teams and deliver a first-class customer experience through high profile engagements.
• In return for helping them to build a better working world, you can expect excellent career opportunities within a dynamic and collaborative environment.

How will I spend most of my time?

• Demonstrating basic knowledge of complex financial accounting, reporting, disclosure, and internal controls over financial reporting concepts.
• Executing high profile projects and engagements related to finance optimization (e.g., process optimization and automation using RPA, AI & ML), strategic transactions (e.g., IPOs or mergers and acquisitions), sustainable finance (e.g., ESG reporting and long-term value strategy and reporting), or accounting standards change (e.g., CECL, LDTI or LIBOR).   
• Understanding the client's industry and recognizing key performance drivers, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments. Staying informed of general business/economic developments and their impact to the client.  
• Demonstrating your professionalism while working in clients’ environments and providing exceptional service.  
• Develop and maintain long-term productive client relationships and networks.

Training & development

Here at EY, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. They’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential. Through their coaching and training programs, you’ll develop the skillsets you need to stay relevant today and, in the future.

Salary & benefits

The hourly pay range for this job is $31.25 - $40.38.

What’s in it for you:

• Accelerate your technical capabilities and transformative leadership skills with future-focused courses and development programs.
• Broaden your horizons by working on highly integrated teams across the globe and collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds - both professionally and culturally.
• Bring out the best in yourself with continuous investment in your personal well-being and career development.
• Develop your purpose and help them create a positive ripple effect on their teams, business, clients, and society - building a better working world, together.
• A competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to their business. 

Career progression

At EY with energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go. The broad business perspective you get in EY's Assurance practice will serve as a launch pad to your career, whether you stay here to partner or seek a role in the C-suite. Their easy-to-use Audit Career Framework will help you map your successful career path, understand just what's expected of you, and access the right learning, experiences, and coaching to support your career progression.

Work-life balance

EY Way of Work recognizes flexibility in the way they collaborate, innovate, and deliver with the ability to work in-person and remotely. To support a healthy and safe in-person working environment, EY has implemented various layers of health and safety controls while working in the office or at clients or other locations. EY helps you get your work done responsibly and flexibly while managing your busy life.

Culture & vibe

EY is committed to helping diverse talent thrive, whether it’s through their support for working parents, their innovative approach to student recruitment, or targeted action to level the playing field for women and ethnic minorities. Diversity and inclusiveness are at the heart of who they are and how they work. EY is committed to fostering an environment where differences are valued, policies and practices are equitable, and people feel a sense of belonging.

About you

What they look for:

• You have an agile, growth-oriented mindset. What you know matters. But the right mindset is just as important in determining success. They’re looking for people who are innovative, can work in an agile way and keep pace with a rapidly changing world.
• You are curious and purpose driven. They’re looking for people who see opportunities instead of challenges, who ask better questions to seek better answers that build a better working world.
• You are inclusive. They’re looking for people who seek out and embrace diverse perspectives, who value differences, and team inclusively to build safety and trust.

Qualifications:

• Have or be working toward, an undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 
• A strong academic record, including, without limitation, course work that EY deems relevant to this position. 
• A demonstrable plan for passing the CPA, CFA, CMA or other recognized professional credential.
• The ability and willingness to travel and work in excess of standard hours when necessary.
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver’s license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.
• A passion for activities outside of your studies, especially promoting your ability to collaborate as part of a diverse team.
• An eagerness to learn how their clients operate across different industries.
• Candidates interested in the Government & Public Sector focus must.
• Have sole U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain and maintain a secret clearance or higher, within the designated time frame, which will be determined by the engagement requirements for a security clearance.    
• Present verification that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before your start date. If you are not able to be vaccinated because of a medical condition or disability or because of a sincerely held religious belief, an accommodation will be considered upon request. 

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• ey.com/en_us/careers
• youtube.com/@ernstyoung