Advisory Intern, Risk, Claims Recovery - Summer 2027 (Chicago, Dallas, Grand Rapids)

BDO USA, LLP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is offering an Advisory internship designed to apply your coursework and develop your skills within a dynamic client services environment in Illinois. You will work closely with experienced professionals on engagements across damages, lost profits, fraud analyses, and industry research, gaining hands-on learning opportunities.

As an intern, you will support engagement teams, review financial records, and help prepare client deliverables while building foundational consulting

Qualifications

• Pursuing CPA credits or degree-related certification is preferred.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participates in quantification of client matters including damages and lost profits claims.
• Performs engagement fact finding, reviewing financial records and discussing with client contacts.
• Analyzes financial information to support client claims and prepares schedules and work products.
• Gathers information to identify new business opportunities under guidance of leadership.
• Collaborates with team members to learn and contribute to engagements.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Enrolled in Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Risk Management

Actively pursuing CPA licensure

Job description

Job Summary:

As an Intern in the BDO Advisory practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the Firm's dynamic client base. This position will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who will provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This role provides the opportunity to gain an understanding of the business by working on various stages of engagements, including areas of damages & lost profits, fraud analyses, client industry research and other matters as necessary.

Job Duties:

• Participates in the quantification of client matters including damages & lost profits claims, product recall matters, data breaches/cyber security incidents, and other matters as required
• Participates in engagement fact finding, including the review of financial records and discussions with client contacts
• Analyzes financial information to establish and support client claims
• Prepares financial schedules and client work products to demonstrate key findings and conclusions
• Researches new business opportunities at the direction of practice leadership
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or Risk Management, required

Experience

• Professional client service experience, preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred

Software

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington Range: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you'll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.

Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.

BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you'll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.

We are proud to be an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm's success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP is a meaningful addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. It also reinforces an ownership mindset that strengthens our connection to one another, our clients, and the future we're building together.

Learn more about our benefits: BDO Total Rewards encompass more than traditional benefits.

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets