Assurance Intern - Winter 2028 (Memphis)

BDO USA, LLP; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO USA, LLP is seeking 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 gain a hands-on perspective and forge relationships to maximize your career potential. This internship offers problem solving, coaching, and learning opportunities, with structured on-the-job training and collaboration with experienced teammates to guide you through audit processes and

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting.
• Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred.
• Leadership experience, preferred.
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Participates in a structured on-the-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 engagement.
• Communicates with clients’ customers, creditors, banks and related parties regarding audit issues.
• Prepares and documents work in working papers using BDO tools and templates.
• Contributes ideas to audit teams and listens to other team members.
• Completes one assigned accounting or audit related research project and presents findings.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong written/verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

Pursuing master's in Accounting

Pursuing CPA

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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:

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Participates in a structured on-the-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

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: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr