Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Summer 2028 (West Palm Beach)

BDO USA • West Palm Beach, FL

11d • $32 - $45

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services uses educational background and organizational skills to serve the firm’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 build professional relationships. The intern supports tax compliance, tax accruals, and tax consulting work, along with other duties as required.

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

• Support client compliance with applicable tax authorities while helping minimize tax and reporting burdens, and follow firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to tax returns; organize files and complete tasks to minimize reviewer rework.
• Collect data needed to meet filing requirements and take initiative regarding upcoming deadlines and engagement letters.
• Use tax software to prepare simple tax returns for review.
• Perform quarterly estimates and prepare extensions.
• Assist with responses to Internal Revenue Service notices and projections of year-end filings.
• Apply firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual in work related to FAS 109 and FIN 48 tax accruals.
• Assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by decreasing 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, and communicate perspectives on their potential effects to client service team personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP), offering participants a beneficial ownership stake in the firm’s success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; eligibility requirements may apply.

What This Job Offers

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