Assurance Intern: Hands-On Audit & CPA Prep

BDO USA, LLP; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is offering an Assurance internship designed for energetic self-starters who want hands-on experience. You will begin to use your education and organizational skills while supporting the audit staff and engaging with clients under guidance and coaching from experienced team members.

This role provides a path to learn GAAP/GAAS, BDO audit methodology, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with opportunities to present research findings to senior professionals.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, required
• Pursuing a Master's degree in Accounting, preferred
• Leadership experience, preferred
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow instructions as directed
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards
• Becomes familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process
• Provides various support functions to the audit staff during engagement
• Communicates with the clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
• Contributes ideas/opinions to the audit teams and listen/respond to other team members' views
• Completes one assigned accounting or audit related research project and able to present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals
• Other duties as required

Job description

BDO USA, LLP is offering an Assurance internship designed for energetic self-starters who want hands-on experience. You will begin to use your education and organizational skills while supporting the audit staff and engaging with clients under guidance and coaching from experienced team members.

This role provides a path to learn GAAP/GAAS, BDO audit methodology, and collaboration with cross-functional teams, with opportunities to present research findings to senior professionals.