Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Summer 2028 (Miami)
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 intern supports tax compliance, including collecting information needed for filing requirements, preparing simple returns using tax software, preparing quarterly estimates and extensions, assisting with IRS notice responses and year-end filing projections, and organizing workpapers for review. The role also assists with components of income tax provisions related to ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48), and with tax consulting through research, monitoring tax law and client developments, and communicating potential client impacts to the service team. The intern is expected to follow firm policies and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
Requirements
- Be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s program in Accounting or another relevant field.
- Actively pursue school credits to become a CPA.
- Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Be able to follow instructions as directed.
- Be able to work effectively in a team setting.
- Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Seek advice from appropriate superiors regarding compliance issues.
- Be able to prepare simple tax returns.
Nice To Haves
- Pursuing a master’s degree in Accounting or another relevant field.
- Leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Support client tax compliance while helping minimize tax and reporting burdens and adhering to Firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
- Use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to the tax return.
- Complete tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
- Collect data required to meet 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 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 methods to maximize client benefits, particularly by 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.
- Communicate viewpoints to client service team personnel about how tax and client developments may affect clients.
- Perform other duties as required.
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation, offering beneficial ownership in the firm.
- Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings; benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
