Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (San Diego)

BDO USA • San Diego, CA

2d • $40 - $45

About The Position

As an Intern in BDO’s Assurance practice, you will apply your educational background and organizational skills while supporting the firm’s client work. You will assist with problem-solving and fact-finding alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The internship offers hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people and an opportunity to build professional relationships.

The role includes structured on-the-job training in accounting and auditing standards and BDO’s audit methodology. Interns support audit engagement work, document work in audit working papers, communicate with parties concerning audit issues, and complete an accounting- or audit-related research project to present to Assurance professionals.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Accounting.
• Actively pursue school credits to become a CPA.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions as directed.
• Be able to work effectively in a team setting.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in structured on-the-job training and become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
• Become familiar with BDO’s audit methodology and assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Provide support functions to audit staff during engagements.
• Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepare and document work in working papers using BDO tools and templates.
• Contribute ideas and opinions to audit teams and listen and respond to other team members’ views.
• Complete an assigned accounting- or audit-related research project and present the findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Participation in the firm’s ESOP, offering beneficial ownership and an opportunity to share in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; eligibility requirements may apply.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern