Assurance Intern – Assurance Practice

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 (Austin) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Austin, TX. BDO is a firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally, helping them navigate complexity. This role is crucial as it allows energetic self-starters to gain hands-on experience in the Assurance practice, supporting experienced team members and contributing to client success, while building foundational career relationships.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Location: In-person, Austin, TX
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: To assist the Assurance practice team with problem-solving, fact-finding, and various audit process support functions to serve the firm’s client base.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Participate in a structured on-the-job training program to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards.
• Methodology: Learn BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Support: Provide support functions to the audit staff during client engagements.
• Communication: Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties regarding audit issues.
• Documentation: Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting; Entry-Level career stage.
• Experience: No specific years required; leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting, actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, positive attitude and willingness to learn, and ability to follow instructions as directed.