Assurance Intern (Fall 2027)

Who We Are:

Honkamp, P.C. is a Top 10 Midwest CPA and business advisory group (Accounting Today, 2025). We add value for our clients by providing forward-thinking, effective and timely services and solutions.

Inside our firm, the collaborative, people-focused culture encourages mutual respect, open communication and ongoing learning. Honkamp fosters innovation, diversity, ethics, and integrity to strengthen our organization and our people, and to respond to our clients' needs. With our wide range of services and clients, you'll work on projects that matter as part of the Honkamp team.

A Typical Day in the Life:

As an Assurance Intern, you will be responsible for assisting, preparing and completing various assigned tasks relating to audit, review and compilation engagements, under close coaching and direct supervision.

Responsibilities may include:

• Effectively document work.
• Develop understanding of financial reporting requirements applicable to assigned areas including US GAAP, FRF for SMEs, Tax, Modified Cash basis.
• Develop technical skills related to US Generally Accepted Auditing Standards and Statements for Accounting and Review Services.
• Be an ambassador to the universities.
• Assist in administrative functions.
• Become familiar with assurance department software, policies, and procedures.
• Work as an effective team member to complete assignment tasks.
• Participate in office wide initiatives - recruitment, marketing etc.
• Build strong team relationship skills within department and firm.
• Be supportive of a continuous learning environment.
• Enhance knowledge of client businesses.
• Assist with delivery of client service and maintenance of client relationships.

This Role may be for you if you are considering a long-term career in public accounting and want exposure to the industry, desire to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical skills or want to demonstrate your performance and ability to potentially join Honkamp as a full-time employee!

Qualifications:

• No prior experience or training -- candidates should be pursuing a degree in an accounting-related field.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365.
• Experience with, or ability to learn, the operation of basic office equipment.
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer and ability to remain in a stationary position for extended periods (e.g. sitting at a desk).
• Ability to work in a shared office environment with moderate noise levels.

Top Benefits and Perks:

As an intern, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and industries
• Flexible scheduling
• Opportunities to grow professionally

EOE