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Our Mission

The PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports.

The PCAOB has multiple audit and accounting intern positions available for the Summer 2022 internship. It is understood that this position will be fully remote. As an accounting intern with PCAOB, you will have the opportunity to gain a broad overview of the standard-setting process and an understanding of trends and developments affecting the accounting and auditing profession.

This role will provide support to the PCAOB by assisting attorneys and accountants with analyzing and reviewing investigative materials, preparing reports, and research and analysis of financial information related to investigations and bringing cases against registered accounting firms and their associated persons.

You will be supervised by seasoned professionals that have experience in public accounting and other related fields. In addition, you will assist the team on various projects on an as needed basis.

Responsibilities

. Assist the attorneys and accountants in analyzing investigative materials;
. Prepare reports for the PCAOB's attorneys and accountants based on review of investigative materials;
. Review regulatory filings and analyze financial information concerning investigations;

. Work with project teams in support of standard-setting activities
. Collect and analyze financial and non-financial information
. Conduct research using the internet and subscription database services
. Assist with comment letters received on proposed standards and other public documents
. Assist during public meetings, including meetings of the Board's Standing Advisory Group
. Perform other duties and special projects as needed

Qualifications

. A student at an accredited university or college majoring in Accounting;
. Completed at least one semester of intermediate accounting;
. Proficient with Microsoft software applications and use of the Internet;
. Able to organize and meet deadlines;
. A willingness to work as both as a team member and independently;

. Good oral and written communication skills
. Ability to be flexible, work independently and be self-motivated
. Dependability a must
. Proficiency in another language is a plus.

Our Values

As we seek to accomplish our mission and implement our vision, we expect integrity, pursue excellence, operate with effectiveness, embrace collaboration, and demand accountability.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All PCAOB employees are entitled to equal opportunity and a professional work environment, free of discrimination and harassment. A workplace free of discrimination is fundamental to professional success and to the PCAOB's mission. The PCAOB will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.