Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Winter 2028 (Charlotte)

BDO USA, P.C. • Charlotte, NC

2d • $32 - $45

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services uses their educational background and organizational skills to support BDO’s client base 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 opportunities to build professional relationships.

The role supports tax compliance, tax accruals under ASC 740 (FAS 109 and FIN 48), and tax consulting. Work includes preparing simple returns for review, quarterly estimates and extensions; helping collect and organize filing data and respond to IRS notices; assisting with income tax provisions; researching tax information; and monitoring tax law and client developments. Interns apply firm policies and quality standards and communicate relevant developments to client service teams.

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 and work effectively in a team setting.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seek advice from appropriate superiors on compliance-related 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 compliance with applicable tax authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens, and comply with firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual.
• Use referencing systems and workpapers that tie to tax returns.
• Complete tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
• Collect data needed to meet filing requirements and take initiative on approaching due dates 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 to FAS 109 and FIN 48 tax accrual work.
• Assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Help develop, recommend, and implement efficient methods to maximize client benefits, including 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 viewpoints on their potential impact to client service team personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• BDO describes its Total Rewards offerings as comprehensive; benefits are subject to eligibility requirements.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants beneficial ownership and a stake in the firm’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern