Schneider Downs provides a caring culture that supports what matters most to emerging professionals, like yourself, including work-life flexibility, career growth, the chance to receive one-on-one mentoring, and learning opportunities meant to inspire your professional development. Experience all of these and more at Schneider Downs, where we’ve been providing accounting, tax, consulting, business advisory and wealth management services through our team of innovative thought leaders for over 65 years. Start building your career with people motivated to help you succeed—and enjoy more of what counts.
Our growing Risk Advisory Services practice, a specialty area within our Consulting Services group, provides outsourcing, co-sourcing and Sarbanes-Oxley assistance to clients in various industries, is seeking motivated students who are interested in expanding their knowledge in the consulting industry to participate in our 2027 internship program. Learn more about our work and how you could make an impact helping organizations while growing your skills!
As a Risk Advisory Summer Intern, you'll be an integral part of our engagement team, working on a variety of exciting projects. From risk assessment and process improvement to control evaluation and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, you'll gain hands-on experience in a supportive learning culture that values quality and integrity. You'll be mentored by Schneider Downs professionals who are committed to your growth and success.
We understand the importance of work-life balance. That’s why we’ve embraced a hybrid work model, allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home as well as in the office. Schneider Downs has embraced the hybrid work model, so this role will have flexibility working from home, as well as in the office. Our summer session runs from mid-May to mid-August, and while flexibility is at the core of our culture, we expect interns to be available during working hours – Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm.
Learn more about what it’s like working at Schneider Downs here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3y3dpf
WHAT YOU’LL DO
• Execute high-quality internal audit engagements and special projects
• Collaborate with your team on compliance and advisory projects
• Draft audit reports for management review
• Assist in preparing risk assessments, audit plans and internal audit reports
• Serve a diverse range of clients in both the public and private sectors
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
• Pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Accounting
• Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028, with availability to start full-time work by July 2028
• A preferred overall GPA of 3.3 (3.0 minimum), or a combination of educational success and relevant work or volunteer experience
Our internship program is designed to provide meaningful work experiences while supporting our firm's growth. Successful interns are eligible for conversion into full-time employment after graduation, based on individual performance and department needs.
WHERE CULTURE COUNTS
At Schneider Downs, our culture is our identity. And it’s our culture of care that makes us unique. Even as we grow, we work hard to retain this culture to continuously promote a positive, supportive work environment through our core values: Care & Respect, Integrity, Be Great, Adaptive and We Not Me.
ENJOY MORE OF THE THINGS THAT MATTER MOST
• Competitive compensation
• Hybrid work models and work-life flexibility
• Learning environment with buddies, mentors and a focus on personal development
• Meaningful work experiences and multi-industry exposure
• Collaborative, supportive culture and community involvement
• Additional benefits upon full-time conversion, including insurance, paid time off, CPA exam bonus, profit sharing and more!
A PLACE WHERE INCLUSIVITY COUNTS
Schneider Downs is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. We believe a culture of care that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion contributes to a better company, better client services, and a better world.
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Skills Required
- Pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting
- Anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028
- Available to start full-time work by July 2028
- Minimum overall GPA of 3.0
- Preferred overall GPA of 3.3, or equivalent educational success and relevant work or volunteer experience
- Available Monday through Friday during working hours, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., for the summer session
What We Do
Schneider Downs is an independent certified public accounting firm serving public and private companies, nonprofits, government entities, and individuals. Its core offerings include accounting, tax, audit, consulting, and business advisory services, alongside risk and transaction advisory, digital consulting, wealth management, retirement-plan solutions, and investment banking. The firm serves clients across multiple U.S. states, with offices in Pittsburgh, Columbus, and McLean, Virginia.
