Intern – Assurance Practice

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Summer 2027 (Richmond) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Richmond, VA. BDO USA is a firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world, operating as an ESOP company where participants have a stake in the firm’s success. The company culture emphasizes building strong relationships through care, curiosity, and a commitment to helping one another grow and succeed, guided by values that shape how they work and serve clients. This role matters as it offers a unique hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices and people, allowing the intern to contribute to client service, gain foundational audit experience, and begin forging critical relationships essential for career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Richmond, VA
• Pay: $34–$38 hourly
• Mission: Assist experienced team members with problem-solving and fact-finding within the assurance practice to serve the firm’s client base and support audit processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Standards: Participate in a structured on-the-job training program to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS).
• Audit Methodology: Become familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Audit Support: Provide various support functions to the audit staff during client engagement activities.
• Client Communication: Communicate with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Documentation & Research: Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates, and complete an assigned accounting or audit related research project, presenting findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, pursuing an entry-level professional role.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this role; however, leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Possess strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to follow instructions as directed, 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, and demonstrating a positive attitude with a willingness to learn.