Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern (Summer 2027) | BPM LLP

The Tone:
This is an internship at BPM LLP, located in our California offices (San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, and Sacramento). BPM LLP fosters a culture of caring and community, empowering individuals to grow, excel, and make a positive impact. The firm encourages an entrepreneurial spirit for innovation and maintains an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued. This role is a vital part of a dedicated audit team, offering valuable exposure to a wide range of industries and the opportunity to build foundational audit knowledge with strong support from a personal Coach and Buddy.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, Sacramento, CA
• Pay: $30.00–$35.00 hourly
• Team: A valued member of a team of dedicated audit experts
• Mission: To gain exposure to a wide range of industries and grow knowledge of audit practices within public accounting

What You’ll Actually Do
• Financial Statement Analysis: Receive training to analyze financial statements and related disclosures to identify material misstatements or discrepancies.
• Audit Procedure Execution: Learn and perform audit procedures by examining financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation to ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations.
• Internal Control Evaluation: Assist in evaluating and testing the effectiveness of clients’ internal control systems, collaborating to deliver quality products within client timeframes.
• Engagement & Collaboration: Participate 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: Minimum 3.0 GPA in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program), graduating between 09/2027 – 12/2029. Must have the ability to start in January and work in one of the specified California offices.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in pursuing or obtaining CPA (Certified Public Accountant) Educational Licensure Requirements.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bonus: Individuals who are compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, resilient, and seeking to be lifelong learners.