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Summer 2027 Assurance Intern

CompanyWhittlesey
LocationHartford
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 5, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will perform meaningful assurance and accounting work while collaborating with experienced staff on client engagements. They will also participate in various firm-wide projects and receive mentorship from seasoned professionals.
Internship Type
intern
Company Size
175
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Founded in Hartford in 1961, Whittlesey is a prominent regional, independent accounting firm recognized for its excellence and commitment to client service. We are ranked 121st in the annual Inside Public Accounting's Top 200 Accounting Firms and listed as the 6th top New England regional firm by Accounting Today. We have also been featured in Accounting Today’s 2025 "Beyond the Top 100: Firms to Watch" and recognized as one of Inside Public Accounting's 2025 "Best of the Best Firms." Additionally, we have been voted Best Accountant or CPA in the Best of Hartford Readers’ Poll, 2019–2024. We provide assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services to a broad range of businesses and individuals. Our diverse team of professionals has decades of experience in various accounting disciplines. As members of Allinial Global, an association of legally independent accounting and consulting firms, we share in the strength of a worldwide network while maintaining our commitment to personalized service in the communities where we live and work. We pride ourselves on the value we offer to our clients, including fair pricing for a high-quality product, superior service, and game-changing insights. As trusted business advisors, we do more than accounting; we provide responsive and cost-efficient recommendations for both small and complex business needs. We remain committed to keeping our local-firm values even while we strategically grow. Our partners actively participate in engagements, fostering a culture of unified teamwork between our partners and staff. We invest in our talented professionals by developing their unique skills, providing real-time coaching, and offering extensive training opportunities. Our clients include banks, credit unions, closely held businesses, nonprofits, real estate, financial services, manufacturing and distribution, individuals, and more. For more information on Whittlesey, visit our website at WAdvising.com.
About the Role

We have an exciting career opportunity for an Assurance Intern to join the Whittlesey team! Whittlesey’s Summer Assurance Internship runs from June – August. This position is a full-time, hybrid position. Hybrid team members alternate between working remotely at the office, or client locations dependent on school schedule.

When you work at Whittlesey, you join a diverse team that provides today’s business leaders with leading assurance, advisory, tax, and technology services. 

Whittlesey is proud to announce that we have been named one of the “Best of the Best" Firms and one of the “Top 200 Firms” by INSIDE Public Accounting (IPA), an award-winning newsletter for the public accounting profession. IPA’s annual “Best of the Best” list ranks top accounting firms with superior financial and operational performance in the most recent fiscal year. 

Our Culture 

Whittlesey has the experience and expertise of a large, national firm with the responsiveness of a local firm. That means our team members have access to the resources necessary to develop their careers while also receiving personal coaching. From the Managing Partner on down, our leadership fosters an open-door policy. We are committed to providing expert service to our clients across all our service areas, and we know that can only be done by employing talented and driven individuals. 

Collaboration and community are key values in our culture. Whether you are new to the Firm or have been here for several years, we respect each team member’s unique talents and value their contributions. Whittlesey is dedicated to the communities where we live and work. We sponsor community-driven events throughout the year and encourage our partners and team members to become actively involved in volunteerism.

What you will be doing 

  • Perform meaningful assurance and accounting work
  • Work with our experienced staff on current client engagements
  • Build on your academic learning with real-world experience
  • Participate in various projects, working with teams from across the firm
  • Receive mentorship by seasoned tax, auditing and consulting professionals
  • Develop a wide-ranging skill set and launch your accounting career

What you must have 

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited bachelors accounting program
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required. 
  • Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs. 
  • Must possess a valid state drivers’ license.

Please note: Applicants are required to submit their most recent transcript as part of the application process for this internship.

Whittlesey is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce, so we encourage you to apply even if you feel you may not be an exact fit. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated based on disability.

Join us and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and innovative environment. Apply now to be part of our team!

Key Skills
AccountingAssuranceAuditingTaxConsultingSpreadsheet softwareComputer proficiencyCollaborationCommunication
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsulting
Benefits
MentorshipProfessional coachingCommunity-driven events