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Aprio Spring 2026 Tax/Audit Internship Application - Chicago, IL

Aprio
Posted June 10, 2025

Chicago, Illinois

Internship

Job Description

The internship offers hands-on experience in audit or tax services within a CPA and advisory firm, allowing students to work with diverse clients, develop professional skills, and participate in team projects and networking activities.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting issues to improve client financial processes.
  • Evaluate and stay updated on new accounting regulations impacting clients.
  • Help assess the quality of financial information used for strategic decision-making.
  • Work with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services.
  • Collaborate with partners on delivering innovative tax strategies.
  • Participate in group projects involving volunteering and social impact activities.

Requirements

  • High-potential accounting students interested in Audit or Tax internships for Spring 2026 in the Chicago, IL office.
  • Candidates must want to continue Aprio's standard of excellence and be willing to dive straight into hands-on accounting projects.
  • Ability to participate in the Spring 2026 January-April Internship Program, which provides on-the-job training and real-world experiences.
  • Willingness to work with small, medium, and large clients and benefit from a diverse client base.
  • Ability to have one-on-one contact with clients and partners.
  • Candidates must be interested in developing a solid general foundation in accounting and tax services.
  • Candidates must be able to work with businesses and industry leaders to avoid financial and business risks, improve financial reporting capabilities, internal controls, evaluate accounting issues, and stay ahead of new accounting regulations.
  • Ability to help companies assess the quality of information used for strategic business decisions and identify areas for operational efficiency improvements.
  • Willingness to work and form relationships with middle to large-sized audit and tax clients.
  • Candidates must be able to interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services, and work closely with partners on delivering tax planning strategies.
  • Candidates must be pursuing or have completed relevant accounting education (implied by the focus on high-potential accounting students).

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
  • 401k with Profit Sharing
  • 9 holidays and discretionary time off
  • Parental Leave coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
  • Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
  • Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
  • Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
  • Top rated wellness program
  • Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
  • Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning
  • Work with a high-energy, passionate, and collaborative team
  • Participation in community service and social impact projects

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