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Summer 2024 Government & Public Sector Risk Advisory Intern

Ranked among the largest accounting and consulting firms in the country, Cherry Bekaert delivers innovative and sophisticated advisory, assurance and tax services to our clients. At Cherry Bekaert we create shared success through teamwork, energy, and expertise. We approach today’s toughest business challenges with a client-first mindset, working together to create exceptional value. We are all committed to making a difference for our people, our clients, our community, and our professions. To meet this commitment, Cherry Bekaert will provide you with the space to pursue growth and development opportunities that will guide and support you at each stage of your personal and professional journey. If you are ready to find your space and create your future, you belong with us.

Cherry Bekaert’s Risk Advisory Services (RAS) team is growing! Be a part of the growth as an Intern in our Tysons, VA office. As a key member of the RAS team, you will help organizations leverage their system of internal controls to better manage risk, enable growth and promote sustainable operations. If you are seeking diversity in your engagement work to leverage your accounting and MIS course work, if you enjoyed your courses on risk management and internal controls, and if you want to help government and public sector organizations achieve their mission and run more efficiently and effectively, then keep reading!

As a GPS Risk Advisory Intern:

You will support the performance of risk consulting engagements, resolving issues for clients in the areas of risk management, internal controls, internal audit, business process improvement, information technology, and risk analytics consulting.

Learn about the risk advisory and consulting field. Apply your coursework to real client situations
Support project quality control and client engagements from start to finish, including adequate planning, field work, engagement wrap up and report composition
Maintain a strong client focus by understanding the client’s business needs while developing productive working relationships with client personnel in order to accomplish engagement objectives
Provide recommendations regarding client risks over financial reporting, compliance, operations and fraud

What you bring to the role:

Juniors or seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, or CIS
Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred
Interest in internal accounting controls, professional standards and regulations and information systems
Capable of working in a demanding, deadline driven environment with a focus on details and accuracy
Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
Ability to adapt to rapidly changing environments successfully
Willing to pursue relevant professional designations (ex. CPA, CIA, CFE)
Ability to travel to client sites as needed

What you can expect from us:

Shared values, including uncompromising integrity, a passion for excellence, and mutual respect
The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you
A collaborative environment focused on your career growth and continuous professional development
Mentorship and networking experiences with professionals of all levels

Depending upon service line, location, and workload, it is an expectation that summer and winter interns will be able to work approximately 32-40 hours per week and to be available during regular business hours/days either online or in the office.

About Cherry Bekaert:

Cherry Bekaert, ranked among the largest assurance, tax and advisory firms in the U.S., serves clients across industries in all 50 U.S. states and internationally. “Cherry Bekaert” is the brand name under which Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC, independently owned entities, provide professional services in an alternative practice structure in accordance with applicable professional standards. Cherry Bekaert LLP is a licensed CPA firm that provides attest services, and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC and its subsidiary entities provide business advisory and non-attest services spanning the areas of transaction advisory, risk and accounting advisory, digital solutions, cybersecurity, tax, benefits consulting, and wealth management. For more details, visit cbh.com/disclosure.

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognize the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The hourly rate for this position is $30.00 to $35.00. Individual rates within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geographic location. In addition, we offer a comprehensive, high-quality benefits program which includes annual bonus, medical, dental, and vision care; disability and life insurance; generous Paid Time Off; retirement plans; Paid Care Leave; and other programs that are dedicated to enhancing your personal and work life and providing you and your family with a measure of financial protection. Cherry Bekaert provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law. Candidates must demonstrate eligibility to work in the United States. Cherry Bekaert will not provide work sponsorship for this position.

Cherry Bekaert LLP and Cherry Bekaert Advisory LLC are members of Allinial Global, an accountancy and business advisory global association. Visit us at cbh.com/careers and follow us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.