BDO USA, LLP
Assurance Associate, Risk Advisory Services - Summer 2026 (NYC)
BDO USA, LLP, Rochester, New York, United States
Job Summary:
The Assurance Associate, Risk Advisory Services is responsible for partnering with more experienced Risk Advisory Services professionals to provide risk consulting and issues resolution to clients in the areas of SOX, business process improvement, information technology, audit and fraud investigations. In this role, the Associate will participate in various stages of an internal audit or consulting engagement and provide assistance with planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition.
Job Duties:
Assists with the informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
Documents and analyzes the client's processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionals
Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industry
Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
Assists with the research and drafting of proposals
Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, required
MBA, preferred
Experience:
Experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing internal audit, consulting or risk services, preferred
License/Certifications:
CPA, preferred
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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 travel 20% of the time
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.
Salary Ranges by Location:
California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $74,000 - $82,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000
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Job Duties:
Assists with the informational interviews and facilitation of meetings with clients during engagement process
Obtains information, documents and data from clients to support the completion of analysis and research of client issues
Documents and analyzes the client's processes, risk and controls with guidance and direction from senior Risk Advisory Services professionals
Develops initial deliverables and/or solutions to client issues
Utilizes research tools, databases and trade publications to develop understanding of client's industry
Develops relationships with client personnel and management members
Assists with the research and drafting of proposals
Maintains all documentation and work papers associated with client engagements
Other duties as required
Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Education:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, required
MBA, preferred
Experience:
Experience within a public accounting firm or Fortune 1000 company performing internal audit, consulting or risk services, preferred
License/Certifications:
CPA, preferred
Actively pursuing completion of CPA licensing, preferred
Software:
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word, required
Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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 travel 20% of the time
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.
Salary Ranges by Location:
California Range: $85,000 - $90,000
Colorado Range: $73,000 - $77,000
Illinois Range: $78,000 - $82,000
Maryland Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Massachusetts Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Minnesota Range: $70,000 - $74,000
New Jersey Range: $74,000 - $82,000
NYC/Long Island/Westchester Range: $83,000 - $87,000
Washington Range: $78,000 - $80,000
Washington DC Range: $83,000 - $87,000
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