Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Winter 2027 (Baton Rouge) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in Baton Rouge, LA. BDO is an ESOP company that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and around the world, helping them navigate complexity. As an Assurance Intern, you will begin to utilize your educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm’s dynamic client base. This role offers opportunities to gain hands-on perspective on the firm’s practices, learn BDO’s audit methodology, and begin to forge critical relationships that will help maximize your career success.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Baton Rouge, LA
• Pay: $32–$45 hourly
• Mission: Contribute to the firm’s dynamic client base by assisting in problem-solving and fact-finding within the Assurance practice.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Training & Knowledge: 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 Process Support: Familiarize yourself with BDO’s specific audit methodology, applying this knowledge to assist with various stages of the audit process.
• Engagement Assistance: Provide diverse support functions to the audit staff throughout client engagements, contributing to overall team success.
• External Communication: Communicate professionally with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and other related parties regarding audit-specific issues.
• Documentation & Research: Prepare and meticulously document work in working papers utilizing BDO’s specific tools and templates, and complete an assigned accounting or audit-related research project, presenting findings to Assurance professionals.

The Must-Haves
• Background: This is an Entry-Level internship requiring enrollment in a Bachelor’s or Master’s program focusing on Accounting.
• Experience: While no specific years of experience are required, demonstrated leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; strong written and verbal communication abilities; and the capacity to work effectively within a team setting.
• Bonus: Preferred qualifications include pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting, actively working towards accumulating school credits for CPA eligibility, possessing a positive attitude and willingness to learn, and demonstrating the ability to follow instructions as directed.