Intern, Assurance – Assurance Practice

Job Description

Assurance Intern – Summer 2027 (San Jose) | BDO USA

The Tone:
This is a full-time internship at BDO USA, located in San Jose, CA. BDO is a firm that provides assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients across the U.S. and globally. The role is designed for energetic self-starters seeking to apply their educational background and organizational skills within a dynamic client base. As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience, learn the firm’s practices, and build critical relationships, contributing to the firm’s purpose of helping clients grow with confidence. This opportunity provides direction, coaching, and learning within a supportive environment, helping to shape your career in assurance.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, San Jose, CA
• Pay: $40.00–$45.00 hourly
• Team: Part of the Assurance practice, working with experienced team members
• Mission: Assist in problem-solving and fact-finding for clients while gaining practical experience and developing professional relationships.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

What You’ll Actually Do
• Learn Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Auditing Standards through a structured on-the-job training program.
• Support audit staff by utilizing BDO’s specific audit methodology across various stages of the audit process during engagements.
• Communicate directly with clients’ customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
• Prepare and document audit work accurately in working papers using BDO’s specific tools and templates.
• Complete an assigned accounting or audit related research project and 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 required. Leadership experience is preferred.
• Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Bonus: Pursuing a Master’s degree in Accounting; actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA; strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to follow instructions; ability to work effectively in a team setting; positive attitude and willingness to learn.