Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (Baltimore)

BDO USA

Maryland

On-site

USD 46,838 - 52,348

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

BDO USA in Maryland offers an Assurance internship designed for energetic students pursuing accounting degrees. You will gain hands-on experience, work with experienced staff, and build relationships toward a successful career path. This role emphasizes problem solving, learning, and exposure to audit processes.

During the program you participate in structured training, support audit teams, and contribute to client work while developing communication and teamwork skills vital for CPA preparation.

Qualifications

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting, required.
Pursuing a Masters in Accounting is preferred.
Leadership experience is preferred.
Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.

Responsibilities

Participates in a structured on-job training program and become familiar with GAAP and GAAS.
Becomes familiar with BDO audit methodology to assist with audit stages.
Provides support functions to the audit staff during engagements.
Communicates with clients and related parties regarding audit issues.
Prepares and documents work in working papers using BDO templates.
Contributes ideas to audit teams and responds to team views.
Completes an assigned accounting or audit research project and presents findings.
Other duties as required.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Pursuing a masters in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in our Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands‑on perspective on our firm's practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.

Job Duties

Participates in a structured on‑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

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Education:
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred
Experience:
- Leadership experience, preferred
License / Certifications:
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
Software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- 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