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).

As an Intern in ISSG, you will utilize your educational and professional background to provide professional services that are sensitive to the needs and values of clients. 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 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
• Participates in client engagements and presentations as part of a project team
• Supports optimization of our clients’ business processes
• 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
• Prepares and documents work in working papers utilizing BDO specific tools and templates
• Contributes ideas/opinions to ISSG initiatives and listens/responds to other team members’ views
• Applies principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions for client engagements
• Utilizes research tools, databases, and trade publications to develop understanding of client’s industry
• Assists with the research and drafting of proposals
• Assists with cost analysis, including cost estimates for proposals
• Assists with presenting findings to managers and senior associates
• 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
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• N/A

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in either a Bachelor’s or advanced degree program in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or Public Policy, required OR
• Graduate student pursuing an MPA, MPP, MPH, MBA, or a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, 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, preferred

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Detail-oriented
• 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
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Open to receiving direct feedback, and can seamlessly incorporate feedback into your work
• A track record of managing multiple priorities
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• US citizenship

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: $20.00/hr - $39.00/hr
New York City/ Valhalla Range: $32.00/hr - $36.00/hr
Washington Range: $20.00/hr - $39.00/hr

At BDO, our purpose is helping people thrive, every day. Together, we are focused on delivering exceptional and sustainable outcomes — for our people, our clients and our communities. Across the U.S., and in over 160 countries through our global organization, BDO professionals provide assurance, tax and advisory services for a diverse range of clients.