Audit Intern - Spring 2026 (Carmel, IN)

Dauby, O'Connor & Zaleski, LLC (DOZ) is a public accounting firm focused in the affordable housing industry. We work with clients across the country, helping them grow and adapt by offering high quality, specialized accounting services. When our clients succeed, our communities become more equitable. It’s meaningful work!

Work Options:

• DOZ offers both in-person and hybrid work schedule options to accommodate each student’s location, class requirements, and personal commitments.
• Interns will work with their designated group leader to determine their weekly schedule including hours and work location. Open and proactive communication is a must.
• Our goal is to create the optimal schedule for interns and the audit team to achieve a successful busy season!

Responsibilities:

• Participate in our onsite intern orientation and training/development program designed to provide the tools needed to contribute to client engagements.
• Learn and execute all areas of an audit including planning, fieldwork, and financial-statement preparation.
• Collaborate with fellow interns to complete over 35 audits from start to finish.
• Write audit reports for review by direct reports.
• Deal with multiple clients to gain perspective and knowledge in the industry.
• Discuss intern evaluations bi-weekly with group leaders to improve skills and meet performance goals.

Qualifications:

• Accounting majors on track to graduate with the appropriate amount of credit hours required to sit for the CPA exam.
• The preferred cumulative and major GPA is 3.0 or higher.
• Completion of at least one intermediate accounting course before the internship starts is preferred.
• Ability to take off spring semester classes (January through mid-April) and work 50+ hours per week.
• Must have access and ability to arrange for use of reliable modes of transportation to the office.
• Authorized to work in the US without sponsorship, as a citizen, permanent resident, asylee or refugee.
• Candidates should be entrepreneurial, hardworking, possess critical-thinking skills, and be willing to adapt to new and challenging tasks.

DOZ Intern Benefits:

• Hands-On Experience: Interns work real busy-season hours and use DOZ training to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Teamwork: Each intern works closely and collaborates with other interns via team-oriented groups and frequent communication.
• Personal Relationships: Working with an assigned DOZ buddy helps interns become acclimated and gain close friendships.
• Valuable Feedback: Management provides bi-weekly evaluations to identify opportunities for growth, address any concerns, and ensure a positive experience.
• Mentorship: Interns connect with members who will act as mentors throughout the internship and discuss performance and overall experience at DOZ.
• Outreach: The DOZ Charitable Foundation allows interns to work with worthwhile causes in the community.