Assurance Intern: Third-Party Attestation & SOC Focus

BDO USA, LLP; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Total Rewards

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Assurance Intern in our Third Party Attestation practice to learn to prepare SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, HITRUST and related standards, and to document and assess control environments under supervision.

You will assist in testing internal controls, prepare work papers, contribute to reports, build client relationships, and apply your accounting or information systems studies in a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent, required.
• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, required.
• Focus in Accounting or Information Systems, preferred.
• Leadership experience, preferred.
• Prior Internship or experience working within a public accounting or internal auditing environment, preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and work well in a team; travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Testing and documenting internal control systems in a variety of industries
• Participating in the review of internal controls
• Assisting in the preparation of reports and recommendations associated with work performed
• Preparing work papers in accordance with BDO policy
• Developing and maintaining relationships with engagement team and client personnel
• Applying educational background to work performed
• Other duties as required

Skills

Leadership experience

Public accounting internship

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's degree program

Accounting or Information Systems focus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

BDO USA, LLP seeks an Assurance Intern in our Third Party Attestation practice to learn to prepare SOC 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, HITRUST and related standards, and to document and assess control environments under supervision.

You will assist in testing internal controls, prepare work papers, contribute to reports, build client relationships, and apply your accounting or information systems studies in a collaborative, growth‑oriented team.