Risk Advisory & Compliance Intern - 2025

Moss Adams

Apr 3

Applications are closed

Internship
Full-time
Off-cycle Internship
Accounting & Tax
Walnut Creek, +9

Requirements

Must have completed or be enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree program, Accounting preferred
For SOC Compliance positions, Information Systems degrees may also be considered
If an accounting major: Meeting the educational requirements to obtain CPA license upon full-time Staff hire in the state of employment, preferred
Eligible candidates must have academic courses remaining at the end of the internship. Candidates in year three of a 4-year degree program, or in year four of a 5-year program, preferred
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire. Moss Adams will not consider candidates for this position who require sponsorship for employment visa status now or in the future (e.g., H-1B status)
Preferred Skills:
Technology-related coursework highly desirable
Excellent customer service skills; Ability to understand own and others' emotions in order to achieve desired goals
Creative problem solving, critical thinking and research skills; Organize information and exercise well-reasoned judgment
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; Demonstrate confidence in decision making and poise in professional setting
Work effectively both as part of a team and independently
Highly motivated and embrace challenges as opportunities to grow
Outstanding organization and project management skills; Take responsibility for quality and timeliness of projects
Quickly adapt to a changing work environment, including the use of software, systems and technology
Prepared to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays (travel expectations vary by department and office location; talk to your local recruiter regarding specifics)
Ability to work overtime, as needed
Proficient with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

As a Risk Advisory and Compliance intern, you can choose to work in one of the following practice areas:
Internal Audit Interns participate on a variety of engagements in auditing, consulting, and reporting over operational, compliance and financial information. This includes performing internal control and process assessments, testing internal controls, preparing process and internal control documentation, developing recommendations for improvement, and reporting project results.
IT Compliance consists of two primary sub-groups: IT Assurance and SOC Compliance. As an intern, you may have the opportunity to connect with professionals in both groups.
IT Assurance Interns participate in pre-audit planning for engagements, conduct interviews and review documentation of client IT and operating procedures, perform internal control and IT test work, and prepare supporting work paper documentation.
SOC Compliance Interns participate in SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 examinations, as well as consulting services for SOC examinations. You may also gain knowledge of the firm's assurance and consulting services, in addition to assisting project managers, clients and peers on various consulting and auditing engagements.
In addition to the CPA, these team members may be asked to work toward the CIA, CMA or CISA.
Individuals who thrive at Moss Adams exhibit the following success skills – Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Executive Presence, Growth Mindset, Intellectual Curiosity, and Results Focus.

Moss Adams

Accounting

Industry

1001-5000

Employees

1913

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Each day is an opportunity to imagine and plan for tomorrow. To think ahead, anticipate, and peer around corners. To see what’s unfolding in our world. At Moss Adams, we believe in the power of possible. In the face of accelerating change—where so much seems unplanned, unmanaged, and uncertain—we’re inspired by the extraordinary potential companies and individuals possess to discover and claim their future. We advise clients at all intervals of development—from start-up to rapid growth and expansion, to transition—collaborating on what’s important to them and their business. Delivering a full spectrum of accounting, consulting, and wealth management solutions, we’re immersed in the industries we serve and contextualize engagements with guidance and insight tailored to the nuances of each situation. We view the world through new ideas and help our clients elevate their business performance. Join us as we help clients create and manage the future, and rise. Upward. Our service lines include: ● Assurance ● Tax ● IT Consulting ● Strategy & Operations ● Transactions Consulting ● Individual Wealth Management ● Institutional Wealth Management