Assurance Intern: Hands-On Audit & CPA Prep

BDO USA, PC; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 4,408,000 - 6,199,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking an Accounting Intern for its Assurance practice in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on learning, problem solving, and support for audit engagements while you develop foundational skills under experienced mentors.

You will gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, BDO audit methodology, and client communications, with opportunities to complete research projects and present findings to senior staff.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required.
• Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured on-the-job training program and become familiar with GAAP and GAAS.
• Becomes familiar with BDO audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Provides support functions to the audit staff during engagement.
• Communicates with clients' customers, creditors, banks and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepares and documents work in working papers using BDO tools and templates.
• Contributes ideas to audit teams and listens to other team members’ views.
• Completes an assigned accounting or audit research project and presents findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong communication

Follow instructions

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor or Master student in Accounting

Pursuing Masters in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

BDO USA, PC is seeking an Accounting Intern for its Assurance practice in the United States. The role focuses on hands-on learning, problem solving, and support for audit engagements while you develop foundational skills under experienced mentors.

You will gain exposure to GAAP/GAAS, BDO audit methodology, and client communications, with opportunities to complete research projects and present findings to senior staff.