Assurance Intern - Summer 2026 (Norfolk)

Job Summary:

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. An Intern in our RISE Onshore Assurance practice begins to utilize their educational background as well as their organizational skills as they provide administrative support and basic accounting transaction support for the Assurance practice. This role assists in problem solving and fact-finding and works side-by-side with more experienced team members who provide direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity allows the Assurance Intern to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm's practices and people, as well as begin to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize their chance for success in their career.

Job Duties:

• Assists Assurance Specialists with basic audit preparation and testing of controls
• Assists with setup of workspaces and file preparation
• Interacts with internal team to gain information, documents, and data necessary to complete assigned tasks
• Communicates significant issues to lead/supervisor
• Uses software programs to organize, coordinate, and process using tools that include but are not limited to BDO's Audit Processing Tool, Microsoft Office Suite, and Adobe PDF
• Meets internal deadlines to match the internal client expectations for timely delivery of service and ensures data is collected and processed in a timely manner to comply with payment deadlines and filing requirements
• Performs data maintenance/management
• Complies with all Firm policies, standards, and Assurance client procedures
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Enrolled in an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree program in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, required

Experience:

• N/A

License/Certifications:

• N/A

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and handle multiple projects/tasks with an attention to detail
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working in coordination with other professionals
• Understands and maintains the confidentiality of all information
• Ability to relate with diverse personalities in a tactful and mature manner
• Ability to respond tactfully and professionally in high demand situations
• Takes ownership of work and completes tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to prioritize and meet both client and departmental demands
• Ability to follow procedures and communicate issues and status to multiple supervisors
• Ability to efficiently process data using strong technology skills