Tax Intern Leadership Program (TILP) - Winter & Summer 2027 (Houston)

BDO•Houston, TX

About The Position

BDO is a place for energetic self-starters who can think and act like entrepreneurs. The BDO Tax Intern Leadership Program aims to attract top talent by offering a unique leadership experience across multiple tax lines: Core Tax Services (CTS), Private Client Services (PCS), and Specialty Tax Services (STS). This 20-week rotational internship provides diverse experiences and exclusive leadership access, expediting promotion. This 20-week internship will showcase all the opportunities within a tax career.

Requirements

Enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's program in Accounting or Finance, required
Enrolled in a University Professional Program in Accounting (or similar), required
Students must be vetted by the university (accounting professor, PPA program faculty, or similar) as a part of the selection process, required
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel and PowerPoint, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow instructions as directed
Ability to work effectively in a team setting
Possesses a positive attitude and willingness to learn
Ability to prepare simple tax returns
Ability to pay attention to details, actively seek feedback, and offer assistance to various teams
Interest in developing a career post-graduation within business development.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Nice To Haves

Letter of recommendation, preferred
Leadership experience, preferred
Actively pursuing school credits to become a CPA, preferred

Responsibilities

Assists with developing, recommending, and implementing efficient and effective methods to maximize client benefits, especially by decreasing clients' current and future taxes
Federal and state income tax planning to ensure the most tax efficient domestic tax structure
International tax, transfer pricing, transaction tax consulting for companies engaging in worldwide opportunities and/or acquisitions
Succession and Wealth Transfer Planning with closely held business owners and their families
Operates online research tools to gather pertinent tax information
Monitors tax law and client factual developments on a regular basis, daily or weekly but at least bi-weekly
Develops and communicates to client service team personnel, viewpoints regarding how those developments might affect clients
Ensures both that (a) clients comply with all applicable authorities, while at the same time minimizing their tax and reporting burdens, and (b) self and client service teams comply with all Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual (“TQM”).
Effectively uses referencing system and workpapers that ties to the return
Completes tasks and organizes file to minimize rework by reviewer
Ensures data is collected to comply with filing requirements
Takes initiative on impending due dates/engagement letters
Works with tax software applications to complete simple tax returns for review
Performs quarterly estimates and prepares extensions
Assists with responses to notices from the Internal Revenue Service
Assists in the projection of year-end filings
Develops an in-depth understanding of the technical and practical issues and opportunities regarding one or more areas of taxation
Assists in the preparation of tax presentations for client meetings
Utilizes Caseware, Go Systems, and other tax-related software in the completion of basic tax returns with appropriate supervision, as applicable
Seeks advice of appropriate superiors regarding issues related to compliance
Performs other duties as required