Risk Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)

BPM LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Best Places to Work in the Bay Area

Corporate university BPMU

Job summary

BPM LLP, a leading California-based accounting firm, offers a Risk Assurance Internship with a hybrid schedule in the San Francisco or San Jose offices. This role supports IT auditing work and public accounting tasks while you pursue relevant certifications and professional growth.

The program emphasizes people-focused culture and practical experience, including exposure to audits under SOX, SOC, ISO 27001, and FedRamp, with opportunities to learn from seasoned professionals.

Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting.
• GPA 3.0 or higher in accounting, IS, business administration, cybersecurity, finance or economics.

Responsibilities

• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present initial opinions to senior members.
• Develop and apply intermediate IT auditing knowledge and audit skepticism.
• Identify key issues and propose audit approaches with supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Public accounting interest

Education

GPA 3.0 in accounting/related program

Job description

BPM is a full service accounting firm providing comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients globally. We are one of the largest California-based accounting firms and have built our success by focusing on our clients and our people. Our people-centered culture and firm motto “Because People Matter” has allowed us to be consistently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Bay Area. We are dedicated to providing meaningful careers for all of our employees along with fostering an environment that allows an integrated lifestyle between work and play.

This Risk Assurance Internship is open to candidates based in the San Francisco or San Jose area who can commit to a hybrid schedule at our San Francisco or San Jose office.

At BPM we are people who value people. We are progressive and purposeful. We are a firm with flexibility. Our shared entrepreneurial spirit drives us to see and do things differently. And our passion for people makes BPM a place where everyone feels welcome, valued, and part of something bigger.

We Have

• Consistent recognition as one of the Bay Area’s “Best Places to Work”
• Recognition as “Top 5 Accounting Firm in the Bay Area”
• BPMU – A corporate university that’s dedicated to your career growth and development
• Rich diversity in the clients, industries, and overall work

You Have

• An interest in a career in public accounting
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 in a BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program in Accounting IS, Accounting, Business Administration, Cybersecurity, Finance or Economics and graduating between09/2027 – 12/2029
• Interest in completing the CISA certification
• Positive, enthusiastic energy
• The people skills to work with individuals in and out of the organization
• A forward-thinking and hands-on approach
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A desire to learn

You Will

• Research basic and intermediate accounting topics and present more senior members with your initial opinion
• Develop and apply an intermediate knowledge of IT auditing theory and a sense of audit skepticism
• Identify key issues and work with more senior team members to come up with an audit approach
• Contribute ideas/opinions to the engagement teams
• Collaborate with clients, working hand in hand to deliver a quality product within the client’s timeframe.
• Perform direct auditing work on IT systems through SOX, SOC, ISO 27001, FedRamp, etc..

BPM provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. BPM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The hourly rate for this internship ranges from $30.00 to $35.00, depending on location. Compensation is standardized for BPM LLP interns across the U.S. and is determined based on geographic market.