Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern | BPM LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at BPM LLP, with opportunities in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, and Sacramento, California. BPM LLP is an organization deeply rooted in caring and community, continuously striving for excellence and driven by a compulsion to ask questions that foster innovation. The company’s culture empowers individuals to grow, excel, and make a positive impact in their professional lives, personal lives, and within their communities, all while maintaining an entrepreneurial spirit that fuels new ideas and an inclusive environment that values everyone. As an Assurance Intern, you will play a vital role, collaborating with dedicated audit experts to gain extensive exposure across numerous industries and contribute to the firm’s mission.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person California offices (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, and Sacramento)
• Pay: $30–$35 hourly
• Team: A valued member of a team of dedicated audit experts.
• Mission: Learn and perform audit procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: Receive comprehensive Assurance training from the Learning & Development team and key Assurance leaders.
• Financial Analysis: Learn how to analyze financial statements and related disclosures to identify any material misstatements or discrepancies.
• Audit Procedures: Learn and perform audit procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements. This involves examining financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Internal Controls: Assist in evaluating and testing the effectiveness of internal control systems implemented by clients. This work is done hand-in-hand with team members to deliver a quality product within the client’s time-frame.
• Intern Events: Engage in regional intern events, attend executive speaker sessions with firm partners, and collaborate with fellow interns on a project to showcase acquired knowledge and skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. Minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program). Must be graduating between 09/2027 – 12/2029.
• Experience: Ability to start in January and work in one of our California offices (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, and Sacramento).
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities; Demonstrated interest in pursuing or obtaining CPA Educational Licensure Requirements.
• Bonus: Compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, and resilient individuals who are seeking to be lifelong learners.