Assurance Intern - Winter 2027 (Chicago)
About the role
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required
- Pursuing a masters degree in Accounting, preferred
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Skills
- 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
- Leadership experience, preferred
Pay
- California: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr
- Colorado: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
- Illinois: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
- Maryland: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
- Massachusetts: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
- Minnesota: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
- New Jersey: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr
- NYC/Long Island/Westchester: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr
- Ohio: $33.00/hr - $37.00/hr
- Virginia: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
- Washington: $35.00/hr - $40.00/hr
- Washington DC: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr
Benefits
BDO provides a comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings, including an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As a qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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About Us
At BDO, how we show up matters. We build strong relationships by supporting one another, our clients, and our communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed. Here, you’ll find meaningful work, leaders invested in your success, and opportunities to build a career around what matters most to you.
Our purpose is to be the people our clients count on to grow with confidence and achieve what matters most. Our values guide how we bring that purpose to life each day. Together, they shape how we work with one another, serve our clients, and create meaningful impact.
BDO provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. No matter your role, you’ll be part of a team helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.