Assurance Intern

Job Description

Assurance Intern (Summer 2027) | BPM LLP

The Tone:
This is an Assurance Intern position at BPM LLP, available in its California offices including San Francisco, San Jose, Santa Rosa, Long Beach, and Sacramento. BPM operates with a core philosophy where caring and community are integral to its identity, continually striving for excellence and encouraging questions that foster innovation. The firm empowers individuals to grow, excel, and positively impact their work, lives, and communities, fueled by an entrepreneurial spirit and an inclusive culture that values everyone. As an Assurance Intern, you will be a vital member of a team of dedicated audit experts, gaining valuable exposure to a broad spectrum of industries like Blockchain, Financial Services, Real Estate, and Nonprofit, while developing essential audit knowledge with dedicated support.

The TL;DR
• Role: Internship
• Type: Seasonal
• Location: In-person San Francisco, CA; San Jose, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Long Beach, CA; Sacramento, CA
• Pay: $30.00–$35.00 hourly
• Team: Member of a team of dedicated audit experts, supported by a personal Coach and Buddy.
• Mission: Learn to assess the accuracy and completeness of financial statements and evaluate internal control systems within diverse industries.

What You’ll Actually Do
• Comprehensive Training: Receive thorough Assurance training from BPM’s Learning & Development team and key Assurance leaders, gaining the knowledge to analyze financial statements and related disclosures to accurately identify material misstatements or discrepancies.
• Audit Procedure Execution: Learn and actively perform audit procedures, involving the detailed examination of financial records, transactions, and supporting documentation, to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting principles and relevant regulations.
• Internal Control Assessment: Assist in the evaluation and testing of internal control systems implemented by clients, collaborating closely with team members to efficiently deliver a high-quality product within established client timeframes.
• Firm Engagement and Collaboration: Actively participate in regional intern events, attend executive speaker sessions led by firm partners, and collaborate with fellow interns on a structured project designed to showcase your acquired knowledge and developing skills.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Minimum 3.0 GPA in an Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or Economics program (BS/BA/MSA/MST/Certificate Program). Candidates must be graduating between September 2027 and December 2029.
• Experience: Demonstrated interest in pursuing or obtaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Educational Licensure Requirements. The ability to start in January and work in one of the specified California offices is required.
• Skills: Strong capabilities in both written and verbal communication.
• Bonus: Individuals who are compassionate, proactive, authentic, driven, resilient, and possess a commitment to being lifelong learners are ideal.