Audit Intern (Dec 2025)

Your role

KPMG is currently seeking an Audit Intern to join the Audit Services team.

Responsibilities:

• Work as part of a team to play an integral role in conducting financial statement audits and serve the capital markets by helping ensure the accuracy and reliability of client financial information while upholding the principles of objectivity and independence to contribute to the overall effectiveness of client's operations while maintaining the highest standards of professional integrity; develop an understanding of client-specific risks through review of financial results, relevant external information, current business trends, and client transactions
• Learn to prepare clear and well-structured audit documentation regarding understanding of clients' processes and technology systems
• With appropriate guidance, execute and document testing of client controls and financial statement account balances using appropriate standards and terminology
• Support the execution of a high-quality audit through the performance of assigned tasks and professional client and engagement team interactions
• Support the use of Data and Analytics (D&A) in the audit, including data extraction and analysis; utilize a range of technologies and data analysis tools to execute substantive audit procedures, including artificial intelligence (AI), Excel, Alteryx, SQL, Python, and Power BI; assist in the preparation of the related documentation

About you

Qualifications:

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and pursuing the following degrees/majors: Bachelor of Accountancy, Master of Accountancy, or equivalent program
• Pursuing educational requirements for CPA licensure in the principal place of business (the state in which the office is located) for this position (completion of academic credits required before starting as an Audit Associate)
• Upon completion of this internship, candidates must have additional academic credits to complete before obtaining their degree and/or CPA eligibility requirements
• Preferred GPA of 3.0 or above
• Coursework or minor in information systems, software engineering, computer science, or data and analytics preferred; experience with data analysis tools such as Alteryx or Power BI preferred
• Knowledge of technical accounting and financial reporting standards; knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles
• Ability to navigate various computer applications, including MS Office (emphasis on Excel); aptitude to quickly learn KPMG Audit tools and applications used by clients
• Demonstrated quality service mindset; strong communication, time management, and relationship-building skills; able to employ sound professional judgment and professional skepticism; flexible and adaptable team player; leadership experience; resourceful in delivering high-quality work; ability to demonstrate project management skills is a plus
• Must reside within a reasonably commutable distance to the office for this position and be able to travel to reasonably commutable work locations using own means of transportation, such as a personal vehicle or public transportation
• Audit professionals are expected to work in person at a KPMG office or client site on an average of three days per week; some client site locations may require travel and overnight/extended stay (varies by office)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based sponsorship now or in the future. KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT, or any other employment-based visa).

Benefits

For a full-time employee, the following benefits apply:

• A variety of medical and dental plans
• Vision coverage
• Holiday
• Disability and life insurance
• 401(k) plans
• Personal well-being benefits to support your mental health.  

Training & development

The KPMG internship experience is a terrific way to learn business skills, find a mentor, build your network, and gain real-world (even global) experience before graduation. KPMG offers a consistent national training experience for all interns. You will pair up with a mentor who can inspire and guide your internship and your career. Also, you start growing your professional network by interacting with KPMG senior professionals and employees worldwide.

Career progression

KPMG’s internship program can often lead to a full-time job. Upon completion of the internship program, you may have the opportunity to transition into a full-time role, paving the way for long-term career growth within the organization.

Sources

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• kpmguscareers.com/early-career/program/#internship
• youtube.com/@KPMGUSA