Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Winter 2028 (Dallas) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship position at BDO USA, located in Dallas, TX. BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As a global accounting and advisory firm, BDO USA provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience within the Assurance practice, assisting with critical client problem-solving and fact-finding. The role is designed to help interns build foundational skills, gain insights into firm practices, and forge professional relationships that will contribute to their career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal/Temporary
• Location: In-person Dallas, TX
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Team: Works within Assurance practice audit teams, reporting to experienced team members.
• Mission: This intern assists the Assurance practice in problem-solving and fact-finding for clients, gaining hands-on experience in audit processes.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Learning: Participate in a structured on-the-job training program to become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS), building a strong foundational knowledge.
• Audit Engagement Support: Provide various support functions to the audit staff, assisting with different stages of the audit process by applying BDO-specific audit methodology.
• External Communication: Communicate professionally with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and other related parties to gather necessary information and address audit-related issues.
• Workpaper Preparation: Accurately prepare and document work in working papers, ensuring compliance with BDO’s specific tools and templates.
• Research and Presentation: Complete one assigned accounting or audit-related research project, formulating findings and presenting them to a panel of Assurance professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting, and actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA. This is an entry-level position.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this role.
• Skills: Possess strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction; exhibit the ability to accurately follow instructions as directed; and show the capacity to work effectively and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting is preferred; leadership experience is a plus; a positive attitude and willingness to learn are highly valued.