Assurance Intern — Hands-On Audit Training & CPA Prep

BDO USA; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP ownership

Job summary

BDO USA is seeking an Intern in our Assurance practice to begin leveraging your accounting education and organizational skills while serving a dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with experienced professionals who provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities.

This hands-on role starts your career path in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s 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 various 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 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

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Following instructions

Adaptability

Education

Accounting degree enrollment

Pursuing masters in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

BDO USA is seeking an Intern in our Assurance practice to begin leveraging your accounting education and organizational skills while serving a dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with experienced professionals who provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities.

This hands-on role starts your career path in a supportive, growth‑oriented environment.