BDO USA, PC, Assurance Intern, Information Systems Assurance - Summer 2026 (Chicago) - Application via WayUp

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Job Summary:

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in our IS Assurance practice, you will begin to utilize your educational background as well as your organizational skills as you serve the firm's dynamic client base. You will assist in problem solving and fact-finding, working side-by-side with more experienced team members who can provide you with direction, coaching and learning opportunities. This opportunity will allow you to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s practices and people, as well as beginning to forge the critical relationships that will help maximize your chance for success in your career.

Job Duties:

• Documents and tests application and automated controls on a wide range of software application packages
• Assists in the preparation of audit reports and recommendations associated with IS audit work performed
• Participates in the review of internal controls based on Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements
• Develops and maintains relationships with client personnel and management
• Conducts client interviews to obtain relevant information for non-complex clients
• Performs walkthroughs of client controls
• Documents controls, tests performed and results
• Prepares workpapers in the required format
• Applies IS audit principles and guidelines to non-complex client environment
• Other duties as required
  
  

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Pursuing a degree in Accounting, Computer Science, or Information Systems, required
• Pursing a Masters in Information Systems or other relevant advanced degree, preferred
  
  

Experience:

• Past leadership experience, preferred
• Prior internship or work study experience of information systems and operational auditing experience, preferred
  
  

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, preferred
• Exposure to various industry ERP applications, highly preferred
  
  

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills Abilities:

• Possess good written and verbal communication skills
• Able to follow instructions as directed by members of Assurance Team
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Able to work effectively in a team setting
• Ability to travel as necessary
  
  

Individual salaries that are offered to a candidate are determined after consideration of numerous factors including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and geography.

California Range: $40.00/hr - $45.00/hr

Colorado Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Illinois Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Maryland Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Massachusetts Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Minnesota Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr

New Jersey Range: $38.00/hr - $42.00/hr

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $36.00/hr - $40.00/hr

Washington Range: $37.00/hr - $38.00/hr

Washington DC Range: $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr