Core Tax Intern - Winter 2027 (West Palm Beach)

BDO USA • West Palm Beach, FL

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About The Position

The Core Tax Intern will use their educational background and organizational skills to support BDO’s clients by preparing tax returns and extensions under the supervision of experienced Core Tax Services professionals. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people and an opportunity to begin building professional relationships.

The intern supports tax compliance, including gathering filing data, preparing simple returns, quarterly estimates, and extensions, assisting with notices from the Internal Revenue Service, and helping project year-end filings. The role also assists with income tax provision work, tax research, monitoring tax law and client developments, and communicating relevant viewpoints to client service team personnel. Work is performed in accordance with firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.

Requirements

• Enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow instructions as directed.
• Ability to work effectively in a team setting.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seeks advice from appropriate superiors regarding compliance-related issues.
• Ability to prepare simple tax returns.

Nice To Haves

• Pursuing a master's degree in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Help ensure clients comply with applicable authorities while minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and follow firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Use the firm's referencing system and prepare workpapers that tie to tax returns.
• Complete tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
• Collect data needed to comply with filing requirements.
• Take initiative regarding impending due dates and engagement letters.
• Use tax software applications to prepare simple tax returns for review.
• Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
• Assist with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service.
• Assist in projecting year-end filings.
• Apply firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48.
• Assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing methods to maximize client benefits, including reducing current and future taxes.
• Use online research tools to gather relevant tax information.
• Monitor tax law and client factual developments regularly, at least bi-weekly.
• Develop and communicate viewpoints to client service team personnel about how tax and client developments may affect clients.
• Perform other duties as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern