Assurance Associate - Fall 2027 (Baltimore)

BDO USA•Baltimore, MD

About The Position

The Assurance Associate prepares financial statements with disclosures, applies basic areas of GAAP, and documents, validates, tests, and assesses control systems. The role may also support reviews and agreed-upon procedure engagements and requires travel as needed to meet firm and client needs. The associate applies relevant policies, laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards while contributing to engagement work. Responsibilities include evaluating internal controls, preparing and documenting audit work, researching accounting topics, and helping deliver services in accordance with BDO methodology.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Statistics; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree in another focus area and CPA certification.
Eligible to sit for the CPA exams upon starting employment.
Proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow instructions as directed.
Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
Ability and willingness to travel as needed.
Basic understanding of and experience planning and coordinating the stages of an audit of a basic public and/or private company.

Nice To Haves

Master’s in Accountancy.
Leadership experience.
Accounting-based internship.
Actively pursuing completion of CPA exams.

Responsibilities

Identify applicable firm, regulatory, and other authoritative policies, laws, rules, and regulations as part of the engagement team.
Suggest improvements to clients’ internal controls and accounting procedures.
Document and validate the operating effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems.
Apply GAAP principles to client transactions and support conclusions with authoritative literature.
Draft basic financial statements with disclosures.
Research intermediate accounting topics and form initial opinions on appropriate accounting treatment.
Apply auditing theory, professional standards, audit skepticism, and BDO audit manuals to client situations.
Document audit work in accordance with BDO policy, identify deviations, and notify senior team members to obtain approvals as needed.
Identify when testing may need to be reduced or expanded and notify senior team members.
Contribute ideas and opinions to engagement teams.
Complete BDO work papers and perform assigned work in accordance with BDO methodology and requirements.
Travel as needed to meet firm and client needs.
Perform other duties as required.