Assurance Intern Risk Advisory Services Summer 2027 Dallas

BDO USA, PC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC in Dallas is seeking an Intern for Risk Advisory Services to assist senior staff in risk consulting across internal audit, SOX, process improvement, IT, and fraud investigations. You will participate in planning, fieldwork, wrap-up and report composition.

You will help gather information, document processes, and contribute to initial deliverables while researching industry issues. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a BA/BS in Accounting or Finance.
• MBA or relevant advanced degree preferred.
• Actively pursuing CPA credentials.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong analytical and research skills.
• Solid organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to travel up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Assist with informational interviews and client meetings during engagements.
• Help obtain information, documents, and data from clients for analysis.
• Document and analyze client processes, risks and controls with guidance.
• Develop initial deliverables and potential solutions for client issues.
• Use research tools and publications to understand the client's industry.
• Assist in drafting proposals and maintaining engagement documentation.
• Maintain all work papers and project documentation.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree program in Accounting or Finance, currently enrolled

MBA or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 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