About the Role
Whitley Penn's internship program offers students hands-on experience in public accounting, working alongside professionals and leaders. Interns gain exposure to associate-level responsibilities, contribute to client engagements, and are encouraged to learn, collaborate, and make an impact. The program focuses on building confidence, strengthening technical and leadership skills, and preparing interns for future career opportunities through client engagements, professional development sessions, and mentorship.
Responsibilities
- Participate in client engagements and gain real-world experience performing audit procedures related to financial statements and internal controls
- Work alongside experienced team members and firm leaders on a variety of audit engagements
- Build your professional network through interactions with clients and colleagues
- Support clients across various industries, including entrepreneurial businesses, public companies, governmental entities, and not-for-profit organizations
Requirements
- Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting with an anticipated graduation date of December 2028 or May 2029
- Available to participate in the internship from January through March 2028 and can commit to the full program duration
- Plan to be CPA-eligible within 18 months of completing your internship
- Authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship
- Communicate clearly, professionally, and confidently
- Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and desire to learn
- Thrive in a collaborative team environment while taking initiative and ownership
- Flexible and able to work onsite at client locations as needed
- Register using a non-university email address
- Submit a current resume
- Submit unofficial transcripts
Skills
- Accounting
- Audit procedures
- Financial statements
- Internal controls
- Professional networking
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Initiative
- Ownership
- Flexibility
Location
- Houston
- Austin
- Dallas
- Fort Worth
- Plano
- San Antonio
- Midland
- Odessa
Work Type
- Internship
- Onsite
Experience Level
- Intern
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Master's degree in Accounting
Benefits
- Professional development
- Mentorship opportunities
About the Company
- Whitley Penn is a Texas-based accounting and advisory firm built on entrepreneurial thinking, exceptional client service, meaningful relationships, and continuous innovation.
- We are proud of a culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and career development.
- Through DEVELOP at WP, our signature development program, interns build confidence, strengthen technical and leadership skills, and prepare for future career opportunities.
- Whitley Penn offers an environment where you'll be challenged, supported, and empowered to grow.
Equal Opportunity
- 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: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify%20Notices.pdf?dl=0
