Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Winter 2028 (San Antonio)

BDO USA•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services uses their educational background and organizational skills to support BDO’s clients by preparing tax returns and extensions under the supervision of more experienced Core Tax Services professionals. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the firm’s practices and people and an opportunity to build professional relationships. The role supports tax compliance, income tax provision work, and tax consulting. Duties include preparing simple returns for review, performing quarterly estimates, preparing extensions, assisting with tax notices and year-end filing projections, and helping gather and communicate relevant tax information to client service teams. The intern is expected to follow 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.
Seek 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 tax and reporting burdens, and follow firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
Use the referencing system and prepare workpapers that tie to the return.
Complete tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
Collect data needed to comply with filing requirements.
Take initiative on impending due dates and engagement letters.
Use tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review.
Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
Assist with responses to Internal Revenue Service notices.
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 efficient methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing current and future taxes.
Use online research tools to gather pertinent tax information.
Monitor tax law and client factual developments regularly, at least bi-weekly.
Develop and communicate viewpoints to client service team personnel regarding how developments might affect clients.
Perform other duties as required.