Assurance Intern, Third Party Attestation - Summer 2025 (Minneapolis)

Job Summary:

Our Third Party Attestation (TPA) practice helps large global and other growth companies to address their external compliance requirements in the areas of technology, security, system processing and privacy. Under the direction of the engagement team, the Assurance Intern, Third Party Attestation will learn how to prepare third-party attestation reports, including System and Organization Controls (SOC) 1, SOC 2, SOC 3, SOC for Cybersecurity and WebTrust for CAs, as well as HITRUST, SSPA, ISO, MRC and CSA STAR. The Assurance Intern, Third Party Attestation will learn and apply most areas of the governing standard as necessary and documenting, validating, testing, and assessing various control systems, including internal controls.

Job Duties:

• Testing and documenting internal control systems in a variety of industries

• Participating in the review of internal controls

• Assisting in the preparation of reports and recommendations associated with work performed

• Preparing work papers in accordance with BDO policy

• Developing and maintaining relationships with engagement team and client personnel

• Applying educational background to work performed

• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• High School Diploma, GED or Equivalent, required

• Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program, required

• Focus in Accounting or Information Systems, preferred

Experience:

• Leadership experience, preferred

• Prior Internship or experience working within a public accounting or internal auditing environment, preferred

Software:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, required

Other Preferred Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to follow instructions as directed

• Ability to work effectively in a team setting

• Ability and willingness to travel, as needed, required

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn

• Ability to successfully interact with professionals at all levels

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: $31.00/hr - $39.00/hr

Colorado Range: $33.00/hr - $35.00/hr

NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr

Washington Range: $31.00/hr - $39.00/hr