BDO USA · 21 hours ago
Advisory Intern, Transaction Advisory Services, Financial - Summer 2026 (Chicago)
330 North Wabash, Chicago, IL, 60611, US
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$36/hr - $40/hr
Start in 2026 SummerBDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. As an Intern in their Transaction Advisory Services practice, you will assist in planning and executing accounting due diligence engagements while working alongside experienced team members. This role will provide you with hands-on experience and the opportunity to build critical relationships for your career.
AccountingConsultingFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Utilizes Microsoft Excel to create spreadsheets to quantify, manipulate data, and build models
Prepares data book and other documents in BDO specific tools and templates, reconciles target or client’s business financial statements, generates financial tables and prepares analyses for due diligence reports
Analyzes historical earnings to identify unusual trends which may require inquiry
Organizes large amounts of data and tracks data provided against information request lists
Participates in internal team meetings and client Q&A sessions
Provides support for more senior team members during telephonic question & answer sessions with C-level personnel
Assists in managing information flow between BDO and the target or client
Assists more senior team members in researching and developing proposal documents and may be involved in the pursuit of acquiring new clients
Other duties as required
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or Economics, required
Advanced Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, required
Preferred
Pursuing an MBA/Master's in Accountancy, preferred
Leadership experience, preferred
CPA certification or actively pursuing educational requirements to become a CPA, preferred
Knowledge of accounting and basic understanding of how to read and produce financial statements
Ability to produce quality work with an attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills, specifically business writing
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline-driven environment while effectively managing unexpected issues in a professional manner
Ability to work with and analyze large volumes of data
Ability to maintain the highly confidential nature of information
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexibility and opportunities for advancement
Company
BDO USA
BDO USA renders taxation, audit, assurance, advisory, and business outsourcing services to companies across all sectors of the economy.
Founded in 1910
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.3BKey Investors
Apollo
2023-08-15Debt Financing· $1.3B
Leadership Team
Catherine Moy
Chief People Officer
Cristin Boynton
Principal, Tax Automation & Innovation
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