Assurance Intern
BDO USA
Columbus, OHFresher5d agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Assist in problem solving and fact-finding.
- Work side-by-side with experienced team members for direction, coaching, and learning.
- Gain hands-on perspective on the firm's practices and people.
- Forge critical relationships for career success.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in a structured on-the-job training program.
- Become familiar with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Generally Accepted Auditing Standards.
- Become familiar with BDO specific audit methodology to assist with various stages of the audit process.
- Provide various support functions to the audit staff during engagement.
- Communicate with clients' customers, creditors, banks, and related parties concerning audit issues.
- Prepare and document work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates.
- Contribute ideas/opinions to audit teams and listen/respond to other team members’ views.
- Complete one assigned accounting or audit-related research project and present findings to a panel of Assurance professionals.
- Other duties as required.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Bachelors or Masters program in Accounting, required.
- Pursuing a Masters degree in Accounting, preferred.
- Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
- Leadership experience, preferred.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions as directed.
- Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.