Tax Intern, Core Tax Services - Summer 2028 (Jacksonville)

BDO USA • Jacksonville, FL

1d • $32 - $45

About The Position

The Tax Intern, Core Tax Services, applies educational background and organizational skills to support BDO's client base by preparing tax returns and extensions under the supervision of experienced tax professionals. The internship provides hands-on exposure to the firm's practices and people and an opportunity to develop professional relationships. The intern supports tax compliance, tax accruals, and tax consulting work, including preparing simple returns, performing estimates, assisting with tax provisions and notices, researching tax issues, and monitoring developments in tax law.

Requirements

• Be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in Accounting or another relevant field.
• Actively pursue school credits toward becoming a CPA.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Be able to follow instructions and work effectively in a team setting.
• Have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Seek guidance 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

• Help clients comply with applicable tax authorities while minimizing 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.
• Complete assigned tasks and organize files to minimize reviewer rework.
• Collect data needed to meet filing requirements and take initiative regarding impending 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.
• Assist in projecting year-end filings.
• Apply firm policies, standards, and the BDO Tax Quality Manual regarding FAS 109 and FIN 48, and assist with components of income tax provisions.
• Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing effective methods to maximize client benefits, including reducing 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, and communicate views on their potential effects to client service team personnel.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), offering participants a stake in the firm's success.
• Comprehensive compensation and Total Rewards benefits offerings.

What This Job Offers

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