2026 Whitley Penn Public Sector Audit Internship
Whitley Penn - houston, TX
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More Than an Internship: Whitley Penn has become one of the region's most distinguished accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. The primary mission of Whitley Penn - from its inception to today - has been to provide an unmatched level of high-quality service to our clients by: Hiring the best of the best Having a detailed knowledge of the intricate business of accounting Constantly innovating to refine our practice As a Public Sector Audit Intern , you will: be assigned to client engagements and gain real-life business experiences by perform audit procedures on financial statements and internal controls. Work with clients across several governmental entities including school districts, institutions of higher education, municipalities, counties, and other governmental entities. By working side by side with more experienced team members on various client engagements, you will have the opportunity to begin creating your own business network early in your career. About our Internship Program: Whitley Penn interns have the opportunity to learn, innovate and succeed while working collaboratively with all levels of leadership and management. Our internship program is designed to give you the opportunity to work in a public accounting firm and get a true experience of what the day-to-day responsibilities for Associate level professionals are. Our culture is centered on promoting a healthy work environment and we encourage our interns to grow in both their professional and personal development skills. Interns are provided a mentor throughout the entirety of their internship as they begin to build their brand in the workplace. Interns also go through our professional development program, called DEVELOP at WP. The goal of the DEVELOP program is to: Provide opportunities to expand in your leadership skills Network with peers and cultivate working relationships Engage with firm leaders and develop professional skills You're a great fit for the 2026 Public Sector Audit Internship if you: Are pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Master's degree in Accounting Will be CPA eligible upon graduation (within 18 months of internship) Are authorized to work in the U.S. and not require current or future sponsorship Possess good communication skills and professional presence Exhibit a high level of dedication with a positive attitude Are a team player who takes initiative and is willing to learn Expected Graduation Date with a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree (CPA Eligible): December 2026 May 2027 Additional Application Requirements: Register with a non-university email Resume Unofficial Transcripts Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Created: 2024-09-17