USA - Core Business Services - Explore Intern - CPA Track - Summer 2026

USA - Core Business Services - Explore Intern - CPA Track - Summer 2026

At EY, we're all in to shape your future with confidence. We'll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world.

Will you shape the future or will the future shape you?

The Opportunity

As an EY Explore Intern, you'll discover the various ways we assist our clients in identifying and resolving complex issues, whether that be through pinpointing potential audit issues, meeting complex tax obligations, employing proper information systems or establishing and maintaining an effective process, risk and control environment. Each EY Explore Intern's experience will be unique, but you can expect to engage in real business challenges that will sharpen your time management and organizational skills as you balance multiple responsibilities simultaneously. You will support client teams, and gain access to valuable learning opportunities, technology, and relationships that will significantly enhance your professional development. As you explore the work we do, we'll amplify your potential.

Throughout the EY Explore Internship program, you will benefit from a robust support network that guides you every step of the way – helping you understand expectations, access the right learning opportunities, and receive coaching that fosters your development. You'll gain invaluable apprenticeship and exposure that will accelerate your growth in ways you won't find anywhere else. Additionally, you will build a diverse network of colleagues who can influence your career path for years to come.

Your Key Responsibilities

+ Learning about a career in professional services, who we are and the work we do

+ Demonstrating desire, energy, and openness to varied experiences and opportunities

+ Exploring and accessing learning, technology, relationships, and support

+ Developing relationships with colleagues, and potentially identifying mentors who can contribute to your success

+ Contributing to and modeling our culture of respect and inclusion

+ Discovering and considering your talents, interests, and ambitions

+ Defining and communicating a vision for your professional goals and future career opportunities

Skills and Attributes for Success

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• College sophomore or junior status
• A predicted undergraduate or graduate degree in Accounting, supported by a strong academic record
• Access to reliable transportation to/from the EY office and client sites. A driver's license is strongly recommended as ride share and public transportation options may not be available in all locations.

Ideally, you will have:

• A proven history of leadership, such as in a campus club or society
• Demonstrated ability to successfully balance concurrent obligations — such as managing academic responsibilities alongside part-time or full-time work, internships, or volunteer roles
• A genuine interest in a professional services career
• Desire and educational requirements to pursue a relevant certification (CPA, CISA, etc.)

Candidates who bring unique perspectives, including those who have broad educational backgrounds (e.g. community college, ROTC) and candidates who are first-generation college students are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer You

At EY, we'll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We'll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.

The hourly pay range for this job is $32.45- $40.67 per hour. Individual salaries are based on education, geographic location, and alignment to the market data.

If you join EY full time after your internship, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. In addition, our Total Rewards package for full time hires includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.

Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.

Under our flexible vacation policy, you'll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You'll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

We value your application.

To make the most of your application experience, please limit yourself to two applications within a six-month period. Applications to EY are reviewed by a dedicated member of our early careers team. You may receive outreach from an EY Recruiter to discuss your application and interests.

Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.