Summer 2026 Risk Advisory Intern - Charlotte

Cherry Bekaert • Charlotte, NC

8d • $32 - $37

About The Position

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.? Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory team is growing! As a key member of the Risk Advisory team, you will help organizations leverage their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk and define sustainable operations. If you are seeking diversity in your engagement work to leverage your accounting and MIS course work, if you enjoyed your courses on risk management and internal controls, and if you want to work with clients ranging in size across a wide array of industries, then keep reading! As a Risk Advisory Intern, you will: You will support the performance of risk consulting and accounting consulting engagements, resolving issues for clients in the areas of risk management, internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), internal audit business process improvement, information technology and risk analytics. Learn about the risk advisory and consulting field. Apply your coursework to real client situations Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition ? Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives Provide recommendations regarding client risks over financial reporting, compliance, operations and fraud

Requirements

• Juniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting or CIS
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
• Interest in internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and information systems
• Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
• Willing to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CPA, CIA)
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed

Responsibilities

• Support the performance of risk consulting and accounting consulting engagements, resolving issues for clients in the areas of risk management, internal controls, Sarbanes Oxley (SOX), internal audit business process improvement, information technology and risk analytics.
• Learn about the risk advisory and consulting field.
• Apply your coursework to real client situations
• Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition
• Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives
• Provide recommendations regarding client risks over financial reporting, compliance, operations and fraud

Benefits

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect
• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development
• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work
• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern