Assurance Intern - Summer 2028 (Fort Lauderdale)

BDO USA • Fort Lauderdale, FL

2d • $32 - $45

About The Position

As an Intern in BDO’s Assurance practice, you will apply your educational background and organizational skills while serving the firm’s client base. 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 begin building professional relationships.

The role includes structured on-the-job training in accounting and auditing standards and BDO’s audit methodology. Interns support audit engagements, prepare and document work using BDO tools and templates, 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.
• 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 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.

Benefits

• BDO is an ESOP company, offering participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership.
• The ESOP is a qualified retirement plan and an addition to the company’s compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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