Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a seasonal internship at BDO USA, located in Las Vegas, NV. BDO is a firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world. The company fosters an entrepreneurial environment, valuing strong relationships by supporting employees, clients, and communities with care, curiosity, and a commitment to growth. BDO is also an ESOP company, offering beneficial ownership to participants and enhancing their financial well-being. This role is crucial as it offers an energetic self-starter the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in assurance, apply their academic knowledge, and build foundational career relationships, ultimately contributing to clients navigating complexity with confidence and achieving what matters most.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person Las Vegas, NV
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: Assist in problem-solving and fact-finding within the assurance practice, helping clients navigate complexity and move forward with clarity.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training: 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 Support: Become familiar with BDO specific audit methodology and assist with various stages of the audit process during engagements.
• Client Communication: Communicate effectively with the clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and other related parties concerning various audit issues.
• Documentation: Prepare and meticulously document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates to maintain audit trails.
• Research & Presentation: Complete one assigned accounting or audit related research project and be able to present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-level. Enrolled in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program in Accounting.
• Experience: No specific years of experience are required for this role.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting, possessing leadership experience, and actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.