Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (NYC)

BDO USA • New York, NY

1d

About The Position

BDO is seeking an Assurance Intern to support its Assurance practice and serve the firm’s client base. The intern will apply their educational background and organizational skills while working alongside experienced team members who provide direction, coaching, and learning opportunities. The role offers hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people, as well as opportunities to build professional relationships.

The intern will participate in structured on-the-job training, learn about accounting and auditing standards and BDO’s audit methodology, and support audit engagements. The role also includes completing an accounting- or audit-related research project and presenting the findings to Assurance professionals. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Accounting.
• Actively pursue school credits toward becoming a CPA.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have 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

• Be pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting.
• Have leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a structured on-the-job training program 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-specific 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 findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern