Assurance Intern Risk Advisory Services Summer 2027 Boston

BDO USA, PC; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC in Boston offers an Internship in Risk Advisory Services to support internal audits, SOX, and process improvement projects. You will assist in planning, fieldwork, wrap-up, and report drafting under supervision.

The role emphasizes developing analytical and research skills, learning client processes, and contributing to deliverables while traveling up to 20% of the time. Strong communication and Office proficiency are expected.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance, required.
• Pursuing an MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred.
• Past leadership experience, preferred.
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with informational interviews and client meetings during engagement.
• Gathers information, documents, and data from clients to support analysis.
• Documents and analyzes client processes, risks, and controls with guidance.
• Helps develop initial deliverables/solutions to client issues.
• Uses databases and publications to understand client industry.
• Assists with research and drafting of proposals.
• Maintains all documentation and work papers for engagements.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical skills

Research skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Travel 20%

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or relevant advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Summary:

The Intern, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for partnering with more experienced Risk Advisory Services professionals to provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of internal audit, SOX, business process improvement, information technology, and fraud investigations. In this role, the Intern, Risk Advisory Services participates in various stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement and provides assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition.

Job Duties:

• Assists with the informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
• Assists in obtaining information, documents, and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
• Assists in documenting and analyzing the client’s processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from Risk Advisory Services professionals
• Assists in developing initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Assists with the research and drafting of proposals
• Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Accounting or Finance, required
• Pursuing an MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Past leadership experience, preferred

License/Certifications:

• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required.

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business and report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel 20% of the time

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 Ohio Range: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr Virginia Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr