Summer 2027 Risk Advisory Intern - Wilmington

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 team is growing! As a key member of the Risk Advisory team, you will help organizations leverage their system of internal controls to enable growth, manage risk and define 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 work with clients ranging in size across a wide array of industries, then keep reading! 

As a Risk Advisory Intern, you will: 

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

• 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 pursuing a bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting 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) 

• Ability to travel to client sites as needed 

What you can expect from us:

• Our shared values that foster inclusion and belonging including uncompromising integrity, collaboration, trust, and mutual respect

• The opportunity to innovate and do work that motivates and engages you

• A collaborative environment focused on enabling you to further your career growth and continuous professional development

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing

• Flexibility to do impactful work and the time to enjoy your life outside of work

• Opportunities to connect and learn from professionals from different backgrounds and with different cultures

Cherry Bekaert cares about our people. We offer competitive compensation packages based on performance that recognizes the value our people bring to our clients and our Firm. The salary range for this position is listed below. Individual salaries within this range are determined by a variety of factors including but not limited to the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education, knowledge, skills, and geographic location.

Pay Range:

$32.00 - $37.00

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. For more details, visit https://www.cbh.com/disclosure/ 

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, citizenship status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. https://careers.cbh.com/legal-disclosures/ contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. 

This role is expected to accept applications for at least five calendar days and may continue to be posted until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.   

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  https://careers.cbh.com/ and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.  

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