Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern (Summer 2027) | BPM LLP

The Tone:
This is an Assurance Intern position at BPM LLP, located in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, or Sacramento, CA. BPM is a company where caring and community are central to its DNA, striving for excellence and innovation. The company empowers individuals to grow and make a positive impact through an entrepreneurial spirit and an inclusive culture. As an Assurance Intern, you will be a valued member of a team of dedicated audit experts, gaining vital exposure to a diverse range of industries and developing foundational audit knowledge.

The TL;DR
• Role: Assurance Intern (Summer 2027)
• Type: Temporary
• Location: In-person in San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, or Sacramento, CA
• Pay: $30–$35 hourly
• Team: A team of dedicated audit experts
• Mission: Learn foundational audit procedures, analyze financial statements, and evaluate internal control systems for diverse clients.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Analysis: Receive comprehensive training to learn how to analyze financial statements and related disclosures to identify material misstatements or discrepancies.
• Audit Procedures: Learn and perform audit procedures to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements.
• Documentation Review: Examine 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, working with team members to deliver a quality product.
• Collaborative Learning: Engage in regional intern events, 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 intern with a minimum GPA of 3.0 in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program) and graduating between 09/2027 – 12/2029.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in pursuing or obtaining CPA Educational Licensure Requirements; ability to start in January and work in one of the specified California offices.
• Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Bonus: Compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, and resilient individuals who are seeking to be lifelong learners.