Assurance Intern Technology Risk Assurance Summer 2027 Dallas

BDO USA, PC; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 44,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

BDO USA, PC is seeking an intern for its Technology Risk Assurance practice in Dallas. The role focuses on problem solving, fact-finding and learning from experienced team members within IS audit projects.

The intern will document controls, test automated controls, assist in audit report preparation and participate in control reviews under Sarbanes-Oxley guidelines, while building relationships with client personnel and management.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Pursuing a Masters in Information Systems or related field, preferred
• Past leadership experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls
• Documents controls, tests performed and results
• Prepares workpapers in the required format
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment
• Other duties as required

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Positive attitude

Travel flexibility

Education

Pursuing degree in Accounting

Pursuing degree in Computer Science

Pursuing Masters in Information Systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP applications exposure

Job description

Job Summary:

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in our Technology Risk 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:

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls
• Documents controls, tests performed and results
• Prepares workpapers in the required format
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Pursing a Masters in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Past leadership experience, preferred
• Prior internship or work study experience of information systems and operational auditing experience, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Assurance Team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to travel as necessary

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