Job Summary:
The Industry Specialty Services Group (ISSG) is dedicated to creating an unrivaled and inclusive growth environment of audaciously passionate professionals who harness their entrepreneurial drive, collaboration, and expertise to deliver industry-specific insightful solutions to our clients. The industries that we serve include Nonprofit & Grantmaker Advisory, Higher Education, State & Local Government, and Aerospace & Defense (Government Contracts). Interest in building professional experience in one of these industries is expected.

An Intern in ISSG utilizes their educational and professional background to provide professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of clients. They 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 interns to gain a unique hands-on perspective on our firm’s services and culture as well as begin to forge critical relationships throughout the industries we serve. 

Job Duties:

• Assists in developing initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
• Provides guidance and analytical insight on financial trends
• Provides strong written work products, including alternative cost models and presentations, to support client projects
• Supports the planning and implementation of financial systems and processes with an eye towards optimization
• Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for client engagements
• Assists with the research and drafting of proposals, including cost estimates
• Assists in researching compliance topics such as the Uniform Guidance and Federal procurement issues to support recommendations to clients on how to proceed on government contract work
• Assists with presenting findings to managers and senior associates
• Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Seeks opportunities to enhance skills and contribute to team success, including learning subject matter content
• Tailors approach and strategies to align with the dynamics and specific needs of team members and clients
• Communicates clearly and proactively with internal staff and client engagement teams
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
• Participates in client engagements and presentations as part of a project team
• Contributes ideas/opinions to ISSG initiatives and listens/responds to other team members’ views
• Other duties as required

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education: 

• Currently enrolled in either a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Public Policy, or Nonprofit Management, required

Experience:

• Past leadership experience, preferred 
• Experience working in or in partnership with the nonprofit sector, preferred
• Experience in consulting, finance, accounting, or other operational functions, preferred

    Software:

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

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing 
• Strong analytical and basic research skills 
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details 
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment 
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Capability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision, while possessing the discernment to seek guidance and clarification when necessary
• Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a team setting and adapt to diverse client environments and contexts
• Open to receiving direct feedback, and can seamlessly incorporate feedback into your work
• A track record of managing multiple priorities
• US citizenship required
   

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

Join us at BDO, where you will find more than a career, you’ll find a place where your work is impactful, and you are valued for your individuality. We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement. Our culture is centered around making meaningful connections, approaching interactions with curiosity, and being true to yourself, all while making a positive difference in the world. 

At BDO, our purpose of helping people thrive every day is at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes and value for our people, our clients, and our communities. BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.  BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients across the U.S. and in over 160 countries through our global organization.

BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being. The ESOP stands as a compelling addition to our comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits* offerings. The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions. 

We are committed to delivering exceptional experiences to middle market leaders by sharing insight-driven perspectives, helping companies take business as usual to better than usual. With industry knowledge and experience, a breadth and depth of resources, and unwavering commitment to quality, we pride ourselves on:

• Welcoming diverse perspectives and understanding the experience of our professionals and clients
• Empowering team members to explore their full potential
• Our talented team who brings varying skills, knowledge and experience to proactively help our clients navigate an expanding array of complex challenges and opportunities
• Celebrating ingenuity and innovation to transform our business and help our clients transform theirs
• Focus on resilience and sustainability to positively impact our people, clients, and communities
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.”  Click here to find out more!

*Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets