Assurance Intern - Summer 2027 (Baltimore)

BDO USA • Baltimore, MD

3d • $34 - $38

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, working 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 opportunities to build professional relationships. Interns participate in structured on-the-job training and learn about Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, and BDO’s audit methodology. The role supports audit engagements and includes completing an accounting- or audit-related research project and presenting the findings to Assurance professionals.

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, 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

• 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 findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) offering participants beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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